The Independent Walker's Guide to Ireland: 35 Memorable Walks in Ireland's Green Countryside.(Review)(Brief Article)

Booth, Frank. The Independent Walker's Guide to Ireland: 35 Memorable Walks in Ireland's Green Countryside. Interlink: Interlink Pub. Group. Jun. 1999. c.224p, photogs, maps. LC 99-18564. ISBN 1-56656-288-0. pap. $14.95.

Phelan, a native of County Waterford in Ireland and an accomplished sailor, has written a narrative guide to sailing the Irish coast. His tale is sprinkled with stories of the rich history of the coast as well as sailing lore. An extensive bibliography gives the reader sources for historical and nautical data. Phelan's book is geared to the sailor, though, and should not be mistaken for a travel guide. Booth here adds his fourth title to the …