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pp. 1267, ” Pick any spot in the British Isles and youre sure to find a touch of local color, as this authoritative guide so entertainingly demonstrates. The authors have selected 7,500 of the most interesting places and place-names, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch (scene of Ivanhoes unforgettable joust), to Wetwang, where builders recently discovered the 2,300-year-old grave of an Iron Age woman who was buried with a chariot. Tourists, scholars, and armchair travelers will revel in fascinating facts on everything from whats odd about the name Avon River to why Brits say God bless the Duke of Argyle! when someone scratches an itch.” heavy book additional postage will apply
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| ISBN | 030435385X | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780304353859 | |
| Number of pages | 1267 | |
| Original Title | Brewer's Britain & Ireland The History, Culture, Folklore and Etymology of 7500 Places In These Islands | |
| Published Date | 2006 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | hardcover | |
| Size | Larger 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | London | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | British History | |
| Authors: | John Ayto, Mary Gribbin | |
| Publisher: | Cassell |
pp. 1267, ” Pick any spot in the British Isles and youre sure to find a touch of local color, as this authoritative guide so entertainingly demonstrates. The authors have selected 7,500 of the most interesting places and place-names, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch (scene of Ivanhoes unforgettable joust), to Wetwang, where builders recently discovered the 2,300-year-old grave of an Iron Age woman who was buried with a chariot. Tourists, scholars, and armchair travelers will revel in fascinating facts on everything from whats odd about the name Avon River to why Brits say God bless the Duke of Argyle! when someone scratches an itch.” heavy book additional postage will apply
| Weight | 2 kg |
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