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Wales on This Day
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This book is ideal for readers with an interest in Welsh history, cultural trivia, and humour, as well as those who enjoy daily historical insights presented in an engaging, accessible style.
Discover 366 fun and surprising stories about Welsh history and culture that most history books leave out each linked to a specific day of the year.
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A collection of short, daily anecdotes about Wales.
Discover 366 fun and surprising stories about Wales—each linked to a specific day of the year. Did you know that the recipe of Tennessee's famous Jack Daniel's whiskey is rumoured to have originated in Llanelli? Or that the first meeting of the Women's Institute in Britain took place in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Anglesey?
What was the motive for Wales's last ever recorded pistol duel? Why is there Welsh on the Washington Monument? And why is it rumoured that America was named after a Welshman? Delve in each day of the year to discover the stories most history books leave out.
Wales on This Day by Sian Kilcoyne and Huw Rees offers readers a chance to explore Wales's hidden tales with a captivating story for every day of the year.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781915279118
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Calon
Illustration: Not illustrated
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Huw Rees and Sian Kilcoyne run The History of Wales page on Facebook as a brother and sister team.
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