Road to McCarthy - Softcover
As a veteran traveller, Pete McCarthy has long been intrigued that the emigrant Irish can be found in all corners of the globe. Determined to pin down mythical tales of his own clan history, Pete is thrust into a world-wide adventure that reveals an unsettled and poignant history, while unearthing a good pint in the most unexpected locations. From the Holy Ground of Cork harbour, he travels to Gibraltar and Morocco, then onwards to New York, Tasmania, Montana, and the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat before finally reaching the remote Alaskan township of McCarthy and its population of just fourteen people, but a lot more bears.
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About the Author:
Pete McCarthy was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father. He is the writer and performer of many series for radio and television, including 'Desperately Seeking Something', 'Country Tracks' and 'Travelog', for which he has won the Travelex Award for Best TV Travel Writer. He is the author of the bestselling McCARTHY'S BAR.
Review:
Praise for McCARTHY'S BAR: 'McCarthy is a hilariously funny writer.' -- The Times 'McCarthy mines a rich seam of humour as he finds himself on the receiving end of some warm but unsophisticated hospitality. But then, he could probably make a phone book funny.' -- Independent on Sunday 'Don't panic - this is not the same story you hear from every tourist you meet...This book will make you laugh out loud through recognition and embarrassment.' -- Irish News 'One of the funniest writers around. If you were asked to choose an ideal travelling companion, you would put Pete McCarthy near the top of your list. But if he doesn't happen to be available, McCARTHY'S BAR is the next best thing.' -- Yorkshire Evening Post 'Hilarious, informed and intelligent...a wonderful debut. By the end, we, too, would like to move to Ireland.' -- Amazon.co.uk 'An engaging, evocative book. Four out of five stars.' -- Daily Mail
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- PublisherNew English Library
- ISBN 10 0340827262
- ISBN 13 9780340827260
- BindingPaperback
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