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Canals in Britain: The history of Britain’s canals starts with
the first Roman waterways, moving on to their golden age in
the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and ends with the
present day, describing the rise and fall of canal building and use
in the UK. It tells the story of the narrow boats and barges borne
by the canals, and the boatmen who navigated them as well as
the wider tale of waterway development through the progress
of civil engineering. Replete with beautiful photographs, this is
a complete guide to some of the most accessible and beautiful
pieces of Britain’s heritage. (80pp, paperback) Code: LCANB
Just £8.99 to UK, overseas £11.99. US $24; Can $26; Aus $27; NZ $31.
Medieval Castles of England and Wales: This book
examines why castles were so essential to medieval warfare,
their importance in domestic politics, and the day-to-day lives of
those who lived and worked within them. It also shows how the
development of new technologies affected their construction and
design, and why they eventually fell into disrepair in the late Middle
Ages. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, this is the
perfect guide for any castle enthusiast seeking to discover more
about medieval fortifications and their inhabitants. (80pp, paperback)
Code: LMEDC
Just £8.99 to UK, overseas £11.99. US $24; Can $26; Aus $27; NZ $31.
The Great Gardens of Cornwall: This book celebrates 25
years of The Great Gardens of Cornwall. From majestic Caerhays,
with its long traditions of magnolia and camellia propagation, to
the cutting-edge modernism of contemporary garden sculpture
at Tremenheere. Also in the group are the extraordinary Abbey
Garden on Tresco, the Mediterranean jewel of Lamorran House
Gardens, and the historic Tregothnan, as well as family favourites
including The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
(120pp, paperback) Code: LGCOR
Just £9.95 to UK, overseas £12.95. US $26; Can $28; Aus $29; NZ $33.
I Never Knew That About the English: This wonderful
book takes an affectionate, entertaining and perceptive look at the
English people. Here are the traditions, foibles, quirks, customs,
humour and achievements, triumphs and failures, peccadilloes
and passions. Travel through England from coast to coast and
learn how every county contributes in unique and different ways to
the distinct English personality. This irresistible book is packed with
fascinating trivia and amusing stories that will entertain and inform
for hours on end. (368pp, paperback) Code: LINAE
Just £8.99 to UK, overseas £11.99. US $24; Can $26; Aus $27; NZ $31.
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