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The Living and the Dead: Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Nature
By Conor W. O’Brien
Ireland abounds in natural wonders—but in our modern world, many of them are endangered or lost forever. In this compelling new book, acclaimed writer and photographer Conor W. O’Brien travels across the island to revive the stories of Ireland’s lost wildlife—from the majestic grey wolf and flightless great auk to the mighty sturgeon and the tiny mountain ringlet butterfly. Through elegiac reconstructions and emotional storytelling, O’Brien traces the causes of their disappearance and illuminates what these losses teach us about conservation and our future.
Yet this is not a lament—rather, a hopeful ode. Across the country, dedicated conservationists are working tirelessly to reintroduce species once thought gone. The return of the common crane, great spotted woodpecker, and white-tailed eagle signals a potential rebirth of wildness in our landscapes. The Living and the Dead invites readers to imagine an Ireland where nature and humanity thrive in harmony once more.
Paperback 224 pages
