Winner! of the 2003 Science Journalist of the Year Award, and the inaugural Industrial Heritage Association of Ireland publication award.
This landmark publication takes readers on a 32-county tour of the country, exploring scientific discoveries, fascinating fossils, features in the landscape, and so much more besides. You’ll be amazed what you learn about your home county.
Among the Irish inventions featured are Milk of Magnesia, the hypodermic syringe, the steam turbine, the ejector seat, the modern tractor and the first guided missile.
Readers can take a scientific tour of Ireland with this richly illustrated guide to the country’s natural wonders, ingenious inventions and landmark breakthroughs. The book contains information, curiousities, stories and little-known facts illustrating the mysteries and marvels of Ireland and the ingenious Irish. Complete with maps, details of what to see and contacts for places to visit.
Hardback, 496 pages, including maps, index, illustrations. Rrp €35
ISBN-13: 978-1860591457
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