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Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Cymdeithas Hanes Lleol Llanbrynmair / Llanbrynmair Local History Society. Llanbrynmair, Montgomery. 2005, 2005
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- Prima edizione
Da: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Regno UnitoCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleMembro dell’associazione: PBFA
Condizione: Usato
EUR 36,16
EUR 11,70 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2005). 2005 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 217mm). Pp963. B/w photographic plates, map end-papers. Photograph laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Abrasions the base of spine o/w a very good copy. A detailed history of Llanbrynmair…throughout the 20th century, and including "a look at the early history of the schools, chapels and churches of the parish in order to put our century in context. It must be emphasised that this is not a 'history book.' It was not put together by historians, but rather by a group of local enthusiasts" who carried out the research, and started the process by recording the memories of local people. A fascinating insight in to the life and history of this village in mid Wales. Chapters include: Villages and valleys (Llanbrynmair, Llan, Cwm Pandy, Talerddig, Dol Fach, Winllan and Pen-ddol, Tafolwern, Bont Dolgadfan, Wern Gerhynt, Cwm Pennant, Dylife); The land; The great snow; Health care; The two world wars; Education; Church and chapel; Old customs and superstitions; Crafts; Celebrities and benefactors; Clubs and societies. Text in Welsh and English. The English translation of the original Welsh text constitutes the second half of the book. .
