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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Thomas Moore
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(1779–1852) Poet who in his Irish Melodies (1808–34) set his own words to existing tunes. The book launched many of the best known 'traditional' songs, including The Minstrel Boy, The Harp that once through Tara's halls and The Last Rose of Summer.
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