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Somhairle Mór

Vivian Uibh Eachach

€4.95

48 pages; hardback; ISBN 978-0-898332-39-1

An historical biography for the 10-14 age group.

Somhairle Mór (Sumerled) was the first Gaelic king of the Isles. He founded a Gaelic kingdom on the western coast of Scotland and in the islands between Scotland and Ireland. His descendents include many of the great Gaelic clans. This book tells the story of Somhairle Mór and of Scotland and Ireland in the times of the Vikings. The book is beautifuly illustrated by Fran O'Boyle.