Grandpa the Sniper: The Remarkable Story of a 1916 Volunteer
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (530 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 190830880X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 394 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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and Australia. He has produced and directed a number of documentaries for RTE's Investigations Unit and for "Prime Time", including "Jobs Abroad" on the international recruitment business, "Riches From Rags" on charities, "Untouchables" on diesel smuggling and many more. He has written widely about social issues and sport and been published extensively in Ireland, the U.S. Frank Shouldice is a writer, journalist and dramatist. He als
"Nice heavy paperback" according to Judith. Nice heavy paperback. There is a large dent running across the top. Not worth hassle of trying to return it. I would recommend ordering from local bookstore where something in this condition could be refused. Other than that should be an interesting read.
Extensively researched and written by his grandson and namesake, it's a fascinating trawl through a very personal history.. Frank Shouldice was a GAA footballer before violence broke out in April 1916. He fought through some of the Easter Rising, was incarcerated three times, was under close surveillance by The Security Service (MI5), and led a daring four-man escape from a Welsh prison. Drawing on prison letters, personal diaries, and secret military and police files, Grandpa the Sniper retraces a remarkable journey by a reluctant hero
A fascinating trawl through a very personal history.--Irish Gazette A stirring story of Easter Week that has gone untold until now.-- --Irish Voice