Books & other media about St. Brendan the Navigator

books and other media about St, Brendan the Navigator

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The Legend of Brendan and his band of intrepid monks has inspired adventurers, writers and musicians for over 1000 years. Below are some books, videos and CDs based on his voyage. For your convenience we've linked each of them to a "smaller" media outlet that offers them . We have no affiliation with these venues - you might want to check your own favorite stores or public library.

The Brendan Voyage book and video
Tim Severin's account of his replication of Brendan's voyage is available in several editions, from most of the booksellers we feature. But the VHS video is most easily ordered from Shoe Trades Publishing (due to the fact that it was a leather boat!)

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For Children:

Brendan the Navigator

by Fritz, Jean
illustrations by

Enrico Arno

"A History Mystery" recounts St. Brendan's life and voyage to North America long before the Vikings arrived. Rec. ages 9-12
Several editions, many available new & used from the booksellers at abebooks.

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Brendan the Navigator : Exploring the Ancient World
by George Otto Simms, David Rooney (Illustrator) Young Adult

Out of print but several copies available from the booksellers at abebooks.

Legends of the Isl

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VHS
Spanning history from 3500 BC to 1745 AD, explores the tales of Great Britain's greatest heroes and heroines. Featuring artifacts, paintings, manuscripts and period music, this dramatic series also probes the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the Holy Grail, Richard the Lionheart, Brendan the Navigator, the elusive wizard Merlin, Queen Maeve of western Ireland, Charles Edward Steward, and the race of magical beings known as Little People. Approx. 312 minutes on six VHS cassettes. Can be ordered directly from Acorn.

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Brendan by Frederick Buechner

Novelist and theologian Buechner addresses matters both sacred and profane; his goal is not to proselytize, but to encourage his readers to ponder more deeply the meaning of their own lives. He has a devoted following of readers of his numerous novels addressing holy historical figures. they can all be obtained from The Store for the Miracle Minded.

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CDs

St. Brendan's Voyage is set to music by composer/musician/singer Jeff Johnson, who explored similar themes on Music of Celtic Legends and No Shadow of Turning from Hearts of Space.

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The Brendan Voyage by Shaun Davey (Composer)
and Liam O'Flynn on Uilleann pipes is one of many interesting Celtic offerings from Lark in the Morning.

A Desert in the Ocean : The Spiritual Journey According to st Brendan the Navigator
by David Adam

For more information visit the Paulist Press.

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Celtic Saints: Passionate Wanderers
by Elizabeth Rees, Margaret Rees (Illustrator)
For more information visit The Store for the Miracle Minded.

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