The English Eccentric is a captivating subject and prolific author David Long explores just why England was blessed with so many quirky people. He studies their bizarre legacy including the many strange buildings they left behind, not just follies but recreations of exotic palaces. His essays include why eccentrics still have a continuing fascination and highlights the most notable (not just the most famous) in his entertaining essays. In addition to a useful timeline which sets the scene, the book will show readers where they can see the long-lasting legacy of the eccentric for themselves from Brighton Pavilion to the follies at Stourhead and Castle Howard.
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The English Eccentric is a captivating subject and prolific author David Long explores just why England was blessed with so many quirky people. He studies their bizarre legacy including the many strange buildings they left behind, not just follies but recreations of exotic palaces. His essays include why eccentrics still have a continuing fascination and highlights the most notable (not just the most famous) in his entertaining essays. In addition to a useful timeline which sets the scene, the book will show readers where they can see the long-lasting legacy of the eccentric for themselves from Brighton Pavilion to the follies at Stourhead and Castle Howard. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002099257
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G184468055XI4N00
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Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. English Eccentrics and Their Bizarre Behaviour This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9781844680559
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Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9781844680559
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Da: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Condizione: Like New. Like New. Clean, Tight and Neat. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! Codice articolo X184468055XX1
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Da: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9781844680559. Codice articolo 9485266
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Da: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spagna
Condizione: Como nuevo. : Este libro explora el fascinante tema de los excéntricos ingleses y sus comportamientos peculiares. El autor, David Long, analiza por qué Inglaterra ha sido cuna de tantas personas extravagantes, estudiando su legado, incluyendo las extrañas construcciones que dejaron atrás, desde locuras hasta recreaciones de palacios exóticos. Los ensayos del autor destacan por qué los excéntricos siguen fascinando y resaltan a los más notables, mostrando a los lectores dónde pueden apreciar el legado duradero de estos personajes, desde el Pabellón de Brighton hasta las locuras en Stourhead y Castle Howard. EAN: 9781844680559 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Arte y Cultura Título: English Eccentrics and Their Bizarre Behaviour Autor: David Long Editorial: Remember When Idioma: en Páginas: 176 Formato: tapa dura. Codice articolo Happ-2025-04-08-714e67fc
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Da: Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Codice articolo mon0000253194
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The English Eccentric is a captivating subject and prolific author David Long explores just why England was blessed with so many quirky people. He studies their bizarre legacy including the many strange buildings they left behind, not just follies but recreations of exotic palaces. His essays include why eccentrics still have a continuing fascination and highlights the most notable (not just the most famous) in his entertaining essays. In addition to a useful timeline which sets the scene, the book will show readers where they can see the long-lasting legacy of the eccentric for themselves from Brighton Pavilion to the follies at Stourhead and Castle Howard. AUTHOR: David Long lives in Suffolk and has written several books on eccentric architecture, as well as being a journalist for over 25 years, including The Times. ILLUSTRATIONS 50 b/w illustrations Essays highlighting the top eccentrics, displaying their common factors. Also looks at why people are often fascinated with eccentric behaviour, with a timeline showing their legacy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781844680559
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Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 173 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Subjects; Eccentrics and eccentricities. England; History. Biography. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 334512
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