I Never Knew That About England [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Winn, Christopher

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ISBN 10: 0091927919 ISBN 13: 9780091927912

Casa editrice: Ebury Press, 2008

Riassunto

This delightful guide to England, organised county by county, is now published in lavishly illustrated format. Alongside the charming black and white drawings of the original edition now sit gorgeous colour photographs of rolling hills, famous monuments and hidden treasures, plus quirky posters from a bygone age.

Crammed with interesting facts and enthralling stories, Christopher Winn once again takes us on a journey round England, celebrating the people and places that make up the country - from history, legends and firsts to birthplaces and gossip. From Oakley Court in Berkshire, which served as the headquarters of French resistance during WW2, to Burghley House in Northamptonshire which grew the first tomatoes in Britain and north to Ripon, Britain's oldest city, this book offers a spellbinding insight into England, its people and its history.

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Recensione:

"A treasure trove of unknown delights!", Terry Wogan, Terry Wogan ."A marvellously entertaining and instructive read- a compendium of facts and anecdotes that offers an exciting new kind of guide to England.", Simon Jenkins ."I never knew there was so much I never knew!", Gyles Brandreth ."hoards of fascinating facts, tantalising tales and titillating trivia', The Lady .'a beautiful guide to the lore of the villages, towns and cities of England. After reading about each county, I want to pack the car and go there immediately. It's a Christmas pudding of a book, immensely rich and not to be eaten at one sitting', Guy Browning, The Times --Terry Wogan

Descrizione del libro:

Gorgeously illustrated edition of the runaway bestseller I Never Knew That About England

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• Editore: Ebury Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0091927919
• ISBN 13: 9780091927912
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 336