Download or read book The Granite Kingdom written by Tim Hannigan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-11 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, lyrical account of an east-west walk across Britain's westernmost and most mysterious region. A distant and exotic Celtic land, domain of tin-miners, pirates, smugglers and evocatively named saints, somehow separate from the rest of our island... Few regions of Britain are as holidayed in, as well-loved or as mythologized as Cornwall. From the woodlands of the Tamar Valley to the remote peninsula of Penwith – via the wilderness of Bodmin Moor and coastal villages where tourism and fishing find an uneasy coexistence – Tim Hannigan undertakes a zigzagging journey on foot across Britain's westernmost region to discover how the real Cornwall, its landscapes, histories, communities and sense of identity, intersect with the many projections and tropes that writers, artists and others have placed upon it. Combining landscape and nature writing with deep cultural inquiry, The Granite Kingdom is a probing but highly accessible tour of one of Britain's most popular regions, juxtaposing history, myth, folklore and literary representation with the geographical and social reality of contemporary Cornwall.
Download or read book Landmark Visitors Guide Cornwall the Isles of Scilly written by Rita Tregellas Pope and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work divides Cornwall and the Scilly Isles into nine geographical areas, each chapter features a map and a car route as well as being packed with information about sights, beaches, walks, entertainments and things to do when it rains.
Download or read book Iconic Cornwall written by Sarah Chapman and published by Alison Hodge Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In words and photographs, this book portrays the iconic locations that exemplify Cornwall, its unique culture, heritage, beauty and atmosphere.
Download or read book Off the Beaten Track England and Wales written by Martin Dorey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England and Wales might feel familiar to many, but there are countless hidden idylls and remote wildernesses to discover amongst the soaring passes, spectacular coastlines and boundless moorlands. For many, Martin's 'slow road' routes will have opened up the country's most well known highways and byways, but there is so much more to England and Wales than these, at times overcrowded, hotspots. This book is the next, natural step in Martin's wanderings around England and Wales. If Take The Slow Road whetted the appetite for a Great British adventure, this book will be the main course, filling you up with inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. It will take you to the very edges of the map, on a series of personal journeys to uncover parts of these countries that the masses never reach but wish they could. In discovering these secret and beautiful places this fabulous book shows the reader that, with a little imagination, and some effort, they too can get off the beaten track in their own country.
Download or read book Cornwall the Isles of Scilly written by Rita Tregellas Pope and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Landmark Visitors Guides are acknowledged as among the most reliable travel books for sightseers. Information is detailed, concise and current -- just what you need as you travel around an unfamiliar destination. The informative text is peppered with colorful callouts that highlight places of particular interest -- perhaps a well-known birding spot or a delightful pub down a side road. Liberal use of excellent, full-color maps makes navigation easy, and colorful photos grace almost every page. Landmark Visitors Guides are great reference tools as you plan your trip, and a favorite travel companion while on the road. Area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route. The comprehensive "Fact File" in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all places mentioned in the text. Index.
Download or read book The Rivers of Devon from Source to Sea written by John Lloyd Warden Page and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bradshaw s Canals and Navigable Rivers of England and Wales written by and published by London, H. Blacklock & Company, Limited. This book was released on 1904 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cornwall the Isles of Scilly written by David Clegg and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of the best selling guide to Cornwall is fully updated for 2005. No other guide provides as complete coverage of where to go, what to do, sites of interest, essays on history, architecture and art, as well as comprehensive listings of places to stay, eat and drink. It is the only guide you need.
Download or read book Cornwall Walks written by Sue Viccars and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cornwall's coastal path gives access to many of Britain's finest marine landscapes, and a great many of the walks in this guide utilise sections of the path, which is maintained to a high standard. Two walks, starting at Polkerris and Little Petherick respectively, follow parts of the Saints' Way, which crosses Cornwall from coast to coast on a route pioneered by the early Christian missionaries. Other routes take in the ever-popular Land's End, romantic Prussia Cove (an old smugglers' haunt), and Bodmin Moor, a landscape that has altered little since the Iron Age, nearly 3,000 years ago.
Download or read book The Bude Canal written by Helen Harris and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No Place to Lie written by Helen Garlick and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On St David's Day 1981, Helen receives a phone call out of the blue in St Louis from her distraught father in Yorkshire, leading her to a heart-searing path of discovery.Her brother David's shocking death at only twenty years old in a remote country mansion triggers a lifelong quest to unravel truths long shrouded in secrets, buried in silence. Vividly evocative, Helen's debut memoir No Place to Lie takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through suicide, trauma and shame to shine a light on what really happened to her younger brother and the startling secret her mother took to her grave.Helen's courageous and uplifting book brings powerful messages about hope and survival, the healing power of talking, stepping towards recovery and connection to lead a life filled with humour, joy and love.
Download or read book Secret Waters written by John Watney and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 1988 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FASCINATING SURVEY OF THE LESSER KNOWN YET ROMANTIC AND MYSTERIOUS WATERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Devon Cornwall Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Devon & Cornwall guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Devon & Cornwall travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Devon & Cornwall guidebook covers: Exeter and mid-Devon, East Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, Plymouth and around, Exmoor, North Devon and Lundy, Southeast Cornwall, The Lizard and Penwith peninsulas, the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall's Atlantic coast, Bodmin and Bodmin Moor. Inside this Devon & Cornwall travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Devon & Cornwall, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Devon & Cornwall – Beaches of North Cornwall, Eden Project, Exeter Cathedral, surfing, Sidmouth Folkweek, Tate St Ives, Minack Theatre, fresh seafood, National Maritime Museum Falmouth, Lizard Point, St Neot Church, hiking on Dartmoor, Isles of Scilly, walking on the Coast Path, Lanhydrock Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Devon & Cornwall – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Devon & Cornwall with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Devon & Cornwall, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
Download or read book Guide to Britain s Working Past written by Anthony Burton and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating photographic chronicle of Britain's industrial heritage.
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Download or read book Charting Polar Seas written by Adam Kerr and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By some fortunate encounters and decisions, Adam Kerr found himself charting the seas of both the Antarctic and Arctic. This work was carried out first for the Falkland Island Government (now the British Antarctic Survey) and later for the Canadian Government. His period of charting polar seas was a core to much wider activity which involved the development of new navigational technology. In his later years, he worked as a Director of an international organisation that focuses on the safety and well-being of all those who work at sea. Throughout his career as a chart maker, he had parallel interests in fine art, recreational fishing and sailing. This book contains fascinating insights into what lies hidden beneath the polar seas in regions where temperatures sometimes drop as low as -62 C."
Download or read book Walks for All Ages written by John Wood and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
