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Simms, George Otto

 
9780862781798: Exploring the Book of Kells
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ISBN 10: 0862781795 ISBN 13: 9780862781798
Editorial: O'Brien Press Ltd, 1992

Sinopsis

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now in paperback.

Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.

Also available in French, German and Japanese.

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George Otto Simms was born in Dublin in 1910. He took his BA, MA, BD, PhD, and DD degrees at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained a priest of the Church of Ireland in 1936, he spent his working life in the service of the church and was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1969 until his retirement in 1980. A noted scholar and historian, he lectured and wrote extensively, particularly on The Book of Kells, on which he was internationally recognised as an expert. For almost 40 years he contributed a weekly religious feature,'Thinking Aloud', to the Irish Times. George Otto Simms died in 1991.

Exploring the Book of Kells was Dr. Simms first book for the younger reader and received wide acclaim. It was a winner of the Reading Association of Ireland Award, and together with his second book for children, Brendan the Navigator, Exploring the Ancient World, was joint winner of the BISTO Book of the Decade Award. His third and last book prior to his death was St. Patrick, The Real Story of Patrick, who became Ireland's Patron Saint.



Eoin O’Brien is a songwriter and musician, a writer and illustrator. He enjoys nothing more than a good old singsong around a kitchen table or a bonfire. He has two fantastic teenage children and lives in historic Glasnevin in north Dublin.

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Editorial
O'Brien Press Ltd
Año de publicación
1992
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0862781795
ISBN 13 
9780862781798
Encuadernación
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Ilustrador
Rooney David, O'Brien Eoin
Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
72
Contacto del fabricante
no disponible
Persona responsable
Gaelle Linais
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g.linais@interdist.fr

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