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Britain’s Landmarks and Legends
The Fascinating Stories Embedded in Our Landscape
Series: National Trust
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Discover the history, legends and folklore of Britain’s most intriguing landmarks
Britain’s Landmarks and Legends is a beautifully illustrated book that reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain’s landscape.
Some of these are natural wonders, such as Cheddar Gorge, Sherwood Forest, and the white cliffs of Dover. Others were made by our distant ancestors: the standing stones of Avebury and Calanais, the Uffington White Horse, and the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo.
Discover how they came to be, the legends and traditions that surround them, and how they have inspired famous writers and poets. This fascinating and surprising guide invites you to reconnect with our ancient landscape.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008567644
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: National Trust Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in Argyll. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Founded to preserve and provide access to places of natural beauty or historical significance, the National Trust is one of the world's leading conservation organisations dedicated to preserving Britain's landscape. From ancient forests to historic houses and gardens, the Trust looks after more than a quarter of a million hectares of land, including over 770 miles of coastline and thousands of archaeological monuments across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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