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Nicholas Crane - Great British Journeys (2nd Hand Paperback)
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Synopsis
Intrepid presenter Nicholas Crane investigates eight epic journeys, following in the footsteps of our greatest indigenous explorers.
Nick presents eight of the most interesting traveller-chroniclers to have explored and reported on the state of the nation. From Gerald of Wales who embarked on a seven week journey around the wild perimeter of Wales in March 1188, to HV Morton, the journalist and travel writer who crossed the length and breadth of England by car in the 1920's.
Others include Celia Fiennes who started her many journeys around Britain on horseback in the late 1600's at the age of 20, Tudor antiquarian John Leland, Daniel Defoe, William Cobbett, Thomas Pennant, and William Gilpin, who travelled through the north of England by boat in 1770.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : Very Good (Almost As New)
- Category : Non-Fiction - Britain
- Published : 2007 (This Edition 2008 - W&N)
- ISBN : 9781474607780
- SKU : B003215
- PPC : SP300gm
- RRP : £9.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
". . . wonderfully written and superbly illustrated with photos, maps, and prints." - Good Book Guide.
"This began as a television series, but the printed version, generously illustrated, is sparkling, and in many ways much more rewarding." - Sunday Telegraph.
The Author
Nicholas Crane is an English geographer, explorer, writer and broadcaster. Since 2004 he has written and presented four television series for BBC Two: Coast, Great British Journeys, Map Man and Town.
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