The Guinness Story
The Family, The Business and The Black Stuff
$28.00
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
17 April 2016
Summary
This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland’s most famous export.
Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the brewing process; the unique industrial complex at St James’s Gate; day-to-day life behind th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847178435 |
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| ISBN-10: | 184717843X |
| Author: | Dr. Edward J. Bourke |
| Publisher: | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 17 April 2016 |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Dimensions: | 175mm x 146mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
‘fascinating history of the family behind Ireland’s most famous export … beautifully produced … absorbing reading’
‘fascinating history of the family behind Ireland’s most famous export … beautifully produced … absorbing reading’
– Sunday Tribune‘a story 250 years in the making … lavishly illustrated … a labour of love’
– Sunday World‘an excellent coffee-table book … wonderfully produced … (the) archival photos are amazing and carefully placed throughout’
– Evening Herald‘lavishly illustrated … a remarkable story’
– Clare Champion‘lavishly illustrated’
– Irish Independent‘informative and entertaining … very readable’
– Western People‘a beautiful collection of photographs’
– Western People‘a good gift or memento … lively and interesting design’
– Books IrelandAbout The Author
Dr. Edward J. Bourke
Edward J. Bourke is a scientist working at Diageo St James’s Gate Global Beer Technical Centre. He has an abiding interest in industrial history, especially relating to Ireland, and has published several books on shipwrecks around the Irish coast. His fascination with the Guinness brewery began at an early age as both his parents and grandparents owned pubs in Dublin.
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