London Peculiars: A Guide to the City s Offbeat Places [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Ashley, Peter

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1851499180 ISBN 13: 9781851499182

Casa editrice: Acc Art Books, 2019

Riassunto

A peculiar can be defined as something that 'has eccentric or individual variations to the general or predicted pattern'. And, as it turns out, London is overflowing with them. This pocket-sized book will accompany you around the capital, guiding you from the tent-shaped tomb designed for Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton by his widow, Isabel Arundel Gordon; to what may be the last surviving porter's rest in London; to a stone niche by a long-demolished foundling hospital where almost 15, 000 infants were discarded over the course of the 18th century. Sometimes heroic, sometimes tragic, often amusing and always unexpected, these so-called 'peculiars' bring colour to the fabric of London. Whether you are a lifelong resident or a visitor passing through, London Peculiars is guaranteed to lead you on an adventure.

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Recensione:

'As I read London Peculiars, I was impressed by the author s eye for detail. Many of his peculiars are hidden in plain sight, visible to anyone who explores with an enquiring mind. And that is partly the point of the book. Peter Ashley ends his introduction by saying, 'And, of course, hopefully you will find curiosities of your own'. Be inspired by this book, then enjoy the hunt for your own peculiars. --World Wide Writer: Travels Around the Globe

L'autore:

Peter Ashley is an aficionado of English culture, having collaborated on, edited and written books such as English Allsorts, Railway Rhymes, and Unmitigated England. He spins historical fact into gripping stories, and his passion for the oddities that make this nation unique presents itself on every page.

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• Editore: Acc Art Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1851499180
• ISBN 13: 9781851499182
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 143