Crane, Nicholas
Great British Journeys
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474607780
- author:
- Crane, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres, Travel, Travel Writing, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nicholas Crane explores eight epic journeys through Britain's history, tracing the footsteps of its greatest explorers and chroniclers. From ancient Wales to 20th-century England, he delves into the stories of those who mapped and described the nation.
Crane examines the journeys of notable travellers such as Gerald of Wales, HV Morton, Celia Fiennes, John Leland, Daniel Defoe, William Cobbett, Thomas Pennant, and William Gilpin. Each story offers a unique perspective on Britain's past, revealing its people, places, and landscapes.
This collection of journeys provides a fascinating insight into the development of Britain as a nation, highlighting the contributions of those who helped shape our understanding of it.
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