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Author
Publisher
Cicerone
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This book presents a portrait of the Pennine Way, Britain's oldest and best known long-distance footpath, tracing its remarkable history through the experiences of walkers past and present. As Andrew McCloy walks the 268-mile route from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Scottish borders, he discovers how the Pennine Way set a benchmark for personal challenge and adventure and how reconnecting with wild places and the unhurried rhythm of the long...
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A gazetteer listing nearly 2,000 villages, towns, cities, and landscapes in Britain and Ireland detailing their connections with the lives of famous writers. Allows readers to explore places that influenced their favorite British writers, from Jane Austen to Philip Pullman. The entries interweave information with anecdote and quotation, to build a vivid picture of the day-to-day lives of the writers. Intended as a resource and companion for any literary...
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