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The Caravat Press offers both original works and reprints of rare books. Our books encompass various aspects of Irish and Celtic folk culture, with an emphasis on traditional Irish martial arts. By providing well researched and reliable books we fulfill our mission statement: "To help revive the practise of Irish martial arts and other aspects of traditional Irish culture, for the enjoyment and betterment of all." Thank you for your interest in the Caravat Press.

Shillelagh: The Irish Fighting StickShillelagh: The Irish Fighting Stick (book)

Print: $24.95

For centuries the Irish have been associated with a stick weapon called the Shillelagh. And for generations of Irishmen, the Shillelagh was a badge of honor - a symbol of their courage, their martial prowess and their willingness to fight for their rights and their honor. In modern popular culture, the Shillelagh has acquired a less appealing image, one that attempts to declaw the Irish through negative racial stereotypes of the Victorian era, which depict the Irish as harmless club-weilding Leprecauns or drunken, half-witted brawlers. John Hurley’s illuminating study forever alters our view of this much maligned and misunderstood cultural icon by revealing the true martial arts culture of the Irish people, its history, evolution and decline and the resulting effects on the Shillelagh - the most powerful and controversial of Irish icons.

Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting: In The Works Of William CarletonIrish Gangs And Stick-Fighting: In The Works Of William Carleton (book)

Print: $19.91

"Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting" is a collection of stories written in the 19th century by the Irish author and martial artist William Carleton. In addition to the tales, John W. Hurley has added 400 endnotes to explain the 19th century stick-fighters Irish slang and historical aspects of the tales.

The Shillelagh Makers HandbookThe Shillelagh Makers Handbook (book)

Print: $11.96

"The Shillelagh Makers Handbook" instructs the reader in the basic traditions and skills of the craft of shillelagh making. Readers will learn how to craft their own shillelaghs, for use as walking or fighting sticks.

Dictionary of Irish Martial ArtsDictionary of Irish Martial Arts (book)

Print: $9.96

This dictionary contains all the terms necessary to help anyone practising Irish martial arts use the right Irish language terminology. With chapters on Archery, Boxing, Fencing, Judo and Wrestling, this book covers most modern martial arts and enables practitioners to access the language without being experts in it.

Defensive ExercisesDefensive Exercises (book)

Print: $11.96

"Defensive Exercises" is an abridged reprint of the manual published in 1840 by Donald Walker. It offers instruction in various forms of wrestling, boxing and stick-fighting then current in Ireland and Britain, and is a precious resource for those interested in Irish martial arts.

Principles Of Freedom: A Treatise On Irish Just War TheoryPrinciples Of Freedom: A Treatise On Irish Just War Theory (book)

Print: $14.95

This book examines the Irish Republican definition of human freedom and Just War. It is a series of meditations on human freedom - what it is, what forms it takes and what rights every human and nation has both to freedom and to the defense of their freedoms. Terence MacSwiney was Lord Mayor of Cork City and a leader in the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War For Independence. Imprisoned by the British, he died on Hunger Strike.

Druids, Bards, Satirists And Enchanters In Early Irish LiteratureDruids, Bards, Satirists And Enchanters In Early Irish Literature (book)

Print: $8.96

"Druids, Bards, Satirists And Enchanters In Early Irish Literature", is a fascinating study into the nature of Irish Druids and Druidism as expressed in the various classes of Fílidh or Poets who comprised the Druidic system.

An Clairín Búirthe: The Irish BullroarerAn Clairín Búirthe: The Irish Bullroarer (book)

Print: $7.96

This book is a brief history of the Irish bullroarer and is meant to go with the Irish bullroars the author makes.

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