JOHN WILSON FOSTER, the senior editor, is a native of Belfast. He is professor of English at the University of British Colombia, Canada. His books include Forces and Themes in Ulster Fiction (1974), Fictions of the Irish Literary Revival (1987), Colonial Consequences: Essays in Irish Literature and Culture (1991), The Achievement of Seamus Heaney (1995), and The Titanic Complex (1997). HELENA C.G. CHESNEY, the associate editor, is a malacologist specialising in the study of bivalve molluscs. She is Keeper of Zoology at the Ulster Museum, Belfast
A wonderful, eclectic collection of essays. The scope and scale of this volume will make it a reference book and baseline, yet one with appeal to both lay person and professional. This book is one for anyone interested in Irish nature and culture.’ – Mary Mulvihill, The Irish Times ‘A lavish compendium of Irish natural history.’ – Karlin Lillington, The Guardian ‘A wonderful book, delightful to read… It’s a book that every library should possess, and that every Irish reader, native or sea-divided Gael, can enjoy and return to over and over again.’ – Kildare Dobbs, Books in Canada ‘A remarkable and successful work. Nature in Ireland is a major contribution to the social and cultural history of the nation and an important source book for many years to come.’ – Laurence Roche, Irish Independent ‘An excellent book.’ Eanna Ni Lamhna, Sunday Tribune ‘A work of fundamental importance to any collection, not only is Irish natural history illuminated but Ireland too. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this book is its consistently high standard of literacy and readability.’ – Stuart James, Reference Reviews ‘A major thought-provoking landmark.’ – Mic Moroney, The Irish Times ‘It is no exaggeration to say that this book will have a major impact on the study of cultural history in Ireland.’ – Archaeology Ireland ‘The riches of this book could not be caught up in a dozen reviews.This book will heighten any visitor’s appreciation of the land of saints, scholars and now scientists.’ – Herbert A. Kenny, The Boston Irish Reporter
A wonderful, eclectic collection of essays. The scope and scale of this volume will make it a reference book and baseline, yet one with appeal to both lay person and professional. This book is one for anyone interested in Irish nature and culture.' - Mary Mulvihill, The Irish Times 'A lavish compendium of Irish natural history.' - Karlin Lillington, The Guardian 'A wonderful book, delightful to read... It's a book that every library should possess, and that every Irish reader, native or sea-divided Gael, can enjoy and return to over and over again.' - Kildare Dobbs, Books in Canada 'A remarkable and successful work. Nature in Ireland is a major contribution to the social and cultural history of the nation and an important source book for many years to come.' - Laurence Roche, Irish Independent 'An excellent book.' Eanna Ni Lamhna, Sunday Tribune 'A work of fundamental importance to any collection, not only is Irish natural history illuminated but Ireland too. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this book is its consistently high standard of literacy and readability.' - Stuart James, Reference Reviews 'A major thought-provoking landmark.' - Mic Moroney, The Irish Times 'It is no exaggeration to say that this book will have a major impact on the study of cultural history in Ireland.' - Archaeology Ireland 'The riches of this book could not be caught up in a dozen reviews.This book will heighten any visitor's appreciation of the land of saints, scholars and now scientists.' - Herbert A. Kenny, The Boston Irish Reporter
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