This antiquarian book contains a detailed description of life on the Aran islands, being a direct account of the author''s time spent amongst its people. In writing this account, the author has detailed his experiences among them, chief among his lessons being that - ''nothing that is essential''. An interesting, informative, and insightful look at the people and places of the Aran island, this is a text that will appeal to those with an interest in the area, or in exotic lands and people in general. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.