About this title: This novelization of the life of Finn Mac Cool, the legendary hero of 3rd century Ireland, describes how even in his lifetime he became the subject of myth, supposedly born of a deer and blessed with extraordinary strength and wisdom after eating of the Salmon of Knowledge.
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Tor Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812524017ISBN:0812524012
Description: Good. 0812524012 Mass market paperback, previously read used book in good condition, varying degrees of shelf wear, some spine creases, m..._ read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Tor Books
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780312854768ISBN:0312854765
Description: Fine. First Edition. Stated: First Edition March 1994. Slight tear on bottom of dust jacket. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Description: Very Good. TOR, PB, 1994, 2nd PB printing (1995). Clean, tight, no markings or highlighting, light wear. Check my store for more than 1000 other sci-fi and fantasy titles. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Tor Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812524017ISBN:0812524012
Description: Good+ 0812524012. Smooth uncreased spine. Minor nicks on edges of cover and mild hinge crease.; 531 pages; From cover: "Somewhere in the shadowy borderland between myth and history lies the territory of Finn Mac Cool. Mightiest of the Irish heroes, leader of the invincible army of Fianna, he was a man of many faces: warrior, poet, lover, creator, and destroyer. " read more
"Finn Mac Cool is an interesting man, someone who blends legend with fact until he is also uncertain how much of his colourful history in story is actually true. As a matter of fact, true magic does seem to overlap with the magic he invented. The character had a great deal of appeal and was certainly sympathetic, but the story tended to drag here and there, especially at the end."
"I finally finished this book. It seemed to take me quite awhile to get into it. For me it was somewhat similar to Juliet Marrillier's books, in that is was taking a legend and telling how it could have come about. I knew nothing about the mythical Finn Mac Cool before reading this. I enjoyed this book, and even cried at the end which surprised me."
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