{"product_id":"within-the-past-ashley-okeefe-9798364074614","title":"Within the Past: Poems of Merthyr","description":"Penned by talented Merthyr poet Ashley O'Keefe and including local photography and artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is South Wales's beating heart... Merthyr Tydfil... nestled below the two river valleys of Vaynor where the river Taff flows; a wonderful book with something for everyone! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe pounding of huge hammers, giant blast furnaces, The Merthyr Rising is vividly brought to life within these pages... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrime and dust coats all as black gold is extracted from Earth's bowels by the blood and sweat of men. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e... but then, we take a breath as we walk amongst green hills and along worn pathways, dip our toes into the blue pool, taking in a wealth of scenery. There is time for quiet reflection, gazing across the reservoir's still waters as a steam locomotive gently huffs by... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e... Relive memories of some local characters and famous boxing legends... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is 'Evocative poetry encapsulating the history and spirit of Merthyr Tydfil.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashley O'Keefe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798364074614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Ashley O'Keefe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49167482913023,"sku":"9798364074614","price":12.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/within-the-past-ashley-okeefe-9798364074614","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}