Aloysius learnt Irish language and botany by himself, reported by The Atlantic Advocate

Joan Weeks, the author of this article, "a walking Encyclopedia of Botany, Language" introduced the history of O'Brien family and farm generally at the start. Then he introduced how and why Aloysius learnt Irish Gaelic and botany by himself. Dr. John Mannion, who studied Irish culture...

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Main Author: Mannion,Maura
Other Authors: Weeks, Joan, O'Brien Aloysius, 1915-2008, was born in St. John's, NL and the last descendant of the O'Brien Family. His mother's family came from Waterford and his father's family from Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a farmer and also taught himself the Irish Gaelic and botany. During his life, He was active in preserving and promoting the Irish-Newfoundland culture and traditions.
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 1983
Subjects:
Oral traditions
expressions and the written word
Languages
O'Brien,Aloysius
1915-2008
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6062
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Summary:Joan Weeks, the author of this article, "a walking Encyclopedia of Botany, Language" introduced the history of O'Brien family and farm generally at the start. Then he introduced how and why Aloysius learnt Irish Gaelic and botany by himself. Dr. John Mannion, who studied Irish culture on eastern Canada, gathered much information from Aloysius for his PhD dissertation.

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