Local historian Henry presents a loose collection of tales from the Irish city of Galway's storied past. He recounts both the sensational--the Bodkin murders of 1741, the Spanish Armada of 1588--as well as lesser known accounts featuring smugglers, William of Galway who traveled with Christopher Columbus, and the history of local watering holes. The 71 brief accounts range in length from 1 to 3 pages and span the 15th through the 20th centuries. A smattering of historical photos and a lengthy bibliography are included. No index has been provided. Distributed in the US by Dufour Editions, Inc. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)