Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dartmoor (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A Book of Dartmoor
Author: S. Baring-Gould
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"A Book of Dartmoor" by S. Baring-Gould is a captivating exploration of Dartmoor, a region in southwestern England known for its rugged beauty and rich history. Baring-Gould's book provides readers with a comprehensive view of Dartmoor, covering its landscapes, folklore, history, and culture. The narrative immerses readers in the unique character of Dartmoor, making it an essential read for those interested in British landscapes and cultural heritage.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"A Book of Dartmoor" by S. Baring-Gould is a captivating exploration of Dartmoor, a region in southwestern England known for its rugged beauty and rich history. Baring-Gould's book provides readers with a comprehensive view of Dartmoor, covering its landscapes, folklore, history, and culture. The narrative immerses readers in the unique character of Dartmoor, making it an essential read for those interested in British landscapes and cultural heritage.
Edwardian Devon 1900-1914
Author: Dr David Parker
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750969237
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A century ago, Britain was locked in a devastating worldwide conflict that would change every aspect of society. This book explores life in Devon between 1900 and 1914, offering a revealing glimpse of a world now long-vanished before war broke out. Devon was no backwater; its railways and shipping were busy bringing tourists in and sending vast quantities of produce out. It was, though, a county of contrasts and change. Farming had reinvented itself after the late Victorian depression, but villages were in decline; churches and chapels were full but religion bitterly divided communities; the wealthy enjoyed extravagant lifestyles on great estates but their authority was under attack. Devon's upper-, middle- and lower-class schools perfectly reflected the Edwardian social hierarchy, but as the county's elections revealed, society was being torn asunder by bitter controversies over exactly who should have the vote, rule the country, and control the Empire. It was a worrying time overseas too: Great Britain's supremacy was increasingly challenged, and the warships in Devon's harbours and army manoeuvres on the moors drew many comments as the storm clouds began to gather over Europe. Using mainly contemporary sources, this engaging book examines the attitudes and experiences of people across all social classes in this tumultuous era.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750969237
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A century ago, Britain was locked in a devastating worldwide conflict that would change every aspect of society. This book explores life in Devon between 1900 and 1914, offering a revealing glimpse of a world now long-vanished before war broke out. Devon was no backwater; its railways and shipping were busy bringing tourists in and sending vast quantities of produce out. It was, though, a county of contrasts and change. Farming had reinvented itself after the late Victorian depression, but villages were in decline; churches and chapels were full but religion bitterly divided communities; the wealthy enjoyed extravagant lifestyles on great estates but their authority was under attack. Devon's upper-, middle- and lower-class schools perfectly reflected the Edwardian social hierarchy, but as the county's elections revealed, society was being torn asunder by bitter controversies over exactly who should have the vote, rule the country, and control the Empire. It was a worrying time overseas too: Great Britain's supremacy was increasingly challenged, and the warships in Devon's harbours and army manoeuvres on the moors drew many comments as the storm clouds began to gather over Europe. Using mainly contemporary sources, this engaging book examines the attitudes and experiences of people across all social classes in this tumultuous era.
A Guide to the Best Fiction in English
Author: Ernest Albert Baker
Publisher: London : G. Routledge
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Publisher: London : G. Routledge
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: New South Wales Free Public Library, Sydney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1142
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1142
Book Description
The Scar
Author: Warrington Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A Wanderer in London
Author: Edward Verrall Lucas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Advanced Golf
Author: James Braid
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Golf
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Golf
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
English Pastoral Drama
Author: Jeannette Augustus Marks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Children of the Nation
Author: Sir John Eldon Gorst
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child care
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child care
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Parish Life in Mediaeval England
Author: Francis Aidan Gasquet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description