Published in the U.S. by
Ruminator Press, 1999
ISBN: 0732268583
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Softcover: $16.00 + s/h
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Published in the U.K by
Souvenir Press Ltd, May 2000
ISBN: 0285635611
Hardcover: £16.99 +s/h
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Published in Australia by
Harper
Collins, September 2000
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A Celtic Childhood
is the lyrical narrative of a gifted and animated storyteller. With
humour and charm, Watkins blends history, song, and Celtic identity
into a wonderful tale of misadventure and
merriment. Watkins vividly portrays his eccentric and richly colloquial
Celtic family; his vibrant Irish mam whose 'hand is on the tiller' as
the head of the household, and her tendency to burst into song; his
principled but
stout-loving Welsh dad, who dances a jig to escape from the fairies; an
uncle, who gets the 'heebie-jeebies' from round food; and his lovely
Grandda, who has a 'generous supply of Celtic songs and tall stories
for all social occasions.' The fleádh nights with his family are filled
with poetry, music, and storytelling that bring forth a rich understand
of young Bill's place in Celtic history.
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 Dad and comrades defending the post Saloon
Bar.
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