The Almost People is a collection of amusing, light-hearted short stories by Cork writer, Stephen Barrett. Barrett was born in 1913 and started his career as a reporter for the Cork Examiner before training as a barrister and entering politics. He served as a TD and as Lord Mayor of Cork. During the 1960’s he wrote a weekly humorous series in the Cork Examiner, Peering at things, as well as many short stories and articles.  Published by Talbot Press Ltd, Dublin in 1973. Good condition with dust jacket. Binding intact.