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In 1995, Iowa native Bill Bryson took a motoring trip around Britain to explore that green and pleasant land. The uproarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, is one of the most acute portrayals of the United Kingdom ever written. Two decades later, Bryson--now a British citizen--set out again to rediscover his adopted country. In these pages, he follows a straight line through the island--from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath--and shows us...
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Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer, with this seasonal guide to short travel adventures. Whether it's island hopping in spring, wine-tasting in summer, dolphin-watching in autumn, or skiing in winter, Annabelle Thorpe presents 52 enticing options for memorable weekend breaks.
This unique guide offers a full calendar year of extraordinary experiences, arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with...
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This 1895 volume visits the lesser-known literary haunts of such British writers as Dickens, Chaucer, Pope, Keats, Shakespeare, Carlyle, Byron, Eliot, the Brontës, and many, many more. Locations include places which inspired a particular author as well as spots shared by multiple groups such as Highgate, Lord Byron's tomb, Gray's country churchyard, Gad's Hill, childhood homes, and more.
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The United Kingdom occupies such a central role in world history that it's hard to escape its influence. A deep respect for historical traditions, with flashes of influence from its imperial past, marks contemporary culture in the United Kingdom. Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey; Shakespeare and the Beatles; scotch whiskey and chicken tikka masala-these highlights and more are explored in this volume on British customs and culture. Covering history...
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Over sixty years ago, Joan Bodger, her husband, and their two children traveled to the UK for the adventure of a lifetime. There, they sought to discover the lands they knew from their beloved children's books. Come along and see for yourself the people and places behind the stories we love. In Edinburgh, they stand outside the childhood home of Robert Louis Stevenson. They discover the countryside that inspired Caldecott's illustrations in Whitworth....
10) English traits
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This collection of essays, published in 1856, grew out of Emerson's travels in England, undertaken shortly after he resigned his ministry following a loss of faith. An insightful survey of English history and manners, English Traits also features accounts of Emerson's meetings with such luminaries as Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Carlyle.
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Get inspired and hit the road with the ultimate guide to driving through the twists, turns, and backroads of Great Britain! From idyllic market towns to romantic castle ruins and stunning natural landscapes, the UK is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip! This travel guide will show you all the hidden gems and the must-sees for a trip through Great Britain by road.
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"Considered a masterpiece of nature writing, and the book that launched the international wild swimming movement, Roger Deakin's Waterlog is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the aquatic world that surrounds us. In an attempt to discover his island nation from a new perspective, Roger Deakin embarks from his home in Suffolk to swim Britain-the seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, pools, streams, lochs, moats, and quarries. Through the watery capillary...
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"The five centuries between the end of Roman Britain and the death of Alfred the Great have left few voices save a handful of chroniclers, but Britain's 'Dark Ages' can still be explored through material remnants but above all, landscapes. In the Land of Giants explores Britain's lost medieval past by walking its paths and exploring its lasting imprint on valley, hill and field. From York to Whitby, from London to Sutton Hoo, from Edinburgh to Anglesey...
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Before returning to America after spending twenty years in Britain, the author decided to tour his second home and presents a look at England's quirks and its endearing qualities.
Veering from the ludicrous to the endearing and back again, Notes From a Small Island is a delightfully irreverent jaunt around the unparalleled floating nation that has produced zebra crossings, Shakespeare, Twiggie Winkie's Farm, and places with names like Farleigh Wallop...
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Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of Israel and Ethiopia. Traces the Celtic legend of King Arthur...
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