The Little Book of Devon (eBook)

John van der Kiste (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011
192 Seiten
The History Press (Verlag)
978-0-7509-5394-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Do you know? Which MP was the first woman to take her seat in parliament? Who was the man they could not hang? Which member of the Beatles lost his temper at a famous Devon landmark? A compendium of fascinating information about Devon past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry, and royal visits. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.11.2011
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Spielen / Raten
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: devon facts • devon gift book • devon history • devon trivia • facts about devon • history of devon • lbo devon • lbo devon, devon history, history of devon, devon facts, facts about devon, devon trivia, local gift book, devon gift book, quirky guide, reference, nancy astor mp • local gift book • nancy astor mp • quirky guide • Reference
• ISBN-10: 0-7509-5394-2 / 0750953942
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7509-5394-8 / 9780750953948