Author: G. Christopher Davies
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk" by G. Christopher Davies. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk
Author: G. Christopher Davies
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk" by G. Christopher Davies. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk" by G. Christopher Davies. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241278392
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk focuses on one of the UK's most popular regions. In full colour throughout, with dozens of gorgeous photos, it will inspire you to explore this diverse and beautiful area. Lively, entertaining accounts in Rough Guides' signature honest, forthright style cover attractions from the unique wildlife of the Norfolk Broads to stunning coastal resorts and stately homes, art galleries and churches - Norfolk has the densest concentration of medieval churches in the world. Detailed reviews show you the area's gastronomic highlights and we list the best farmers' markets, farm shops and real-ale breweries. The guide also has suggestions on the best things to do with the kids, from getting out on the river to visiting theme parks and family attractions. As well as all the vital practical information you'll need, The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk is packed with contextual information on the region's fascinating history, architecture and strong artistic and literary connections. The guide is easy to use, too, with plenty of full-colour maps showing sights and listings.
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241278392
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk focuses on one of the UK's most popular regions. In full colour throughout, with dozens of gorgeous photos, it will inspire you to explore this diverse and beautiful area. Lively, entertaining accounts in Rough Guides' signature honest, forthright style cover attractions from the unique wildlife of the Norfolk Broads to stunning coastal resorts and stately homes, art galleries and churches - Norfolk has the densest concentration of medieval churches in the world. Detailed reviews show you the area's gastronomic highlights and we list the best farmers' markets, farm shops and real-ale breweries. The guide also has suggestions on the best things to do with the kids, from getting out on the river to visiting theme parks and family attractions. As well as all the vital practical information you'll need, The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk is packed with contextual information on the region's fascinating history, architecture and strong artistic and literary connections. The guide is easy to use, too, with plenty of full-colour maps showing sights and listings.
The Big Six (Swallows and Amazons #9)
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359880797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
The Big Six is the ninth book of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of children's books, published in 1940. The book returns Dick and Dorothea Callum, known as the Ds, to the Norfolk Broads where they renew their friendship with the members of the Coot Club. This book is more of a detective story as the Ds and Coot Club try to unravel a mystery that threatens the Death and Glories' freedom to sail the river.The Ds return to Norfolk, hoping to enjoy a holiday with their friends of the Coot Club. Unfortunately, they find the Death and Glories (Pete, Bill and Joe) coming under a gathering cloud of suspicion of setting moored boats adrift.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359880797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
The Big Six is the ninth book of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of children's books, published in 1940. The book returns Dick and Dorothea Callum, known as the Ds, to the Norfolk Broads where they renew their friendship with the members of the Coot Club. This book is more of a detective story as the Ds and Coot Club try to unravel a mystery that threatens the Death and Glories' freedom to sail the river.The Ds return to Norfolk, hoping to enjoy a holiday with their friends of the Coot Club. Unfortunately, they find the Death and Glories (Pete, Bill and Joe) coming under a gathering cloud of suspicion of setting moored boats adrift.
Crow Country
Author: Mark Cocker
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1784871125
Category : Corvus
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The Birds and the Bees series was designed for Vintage Classics by Timorous Beasties, the Scottish studio famous for their designs inspired by the natural world One night Mark Cocker followed the roiling, deafening flock of rooks and jackdaws which regularly passed over his Norfolk home on their way to roost in the Yare valley. From the moment he watched the multitudes blossom as a mysterious dark flower above the woods, these gloriously commonplace birds became for Cocker a fixation and a way of life. Journeying across Britain, through spectacular failures, magical successes and epiphanies, Cocker uncovers the mysteries of these birds' inner lives. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2008 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1784871125
Category : Corvus
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The Birds and the Bees series was designed for Vintage Classics by Timorous Beasties, the Scottish studio famous for their designs inspired by the natural world One night Mark Cocker followed the roiling, deafening flock of rooks and jackdaws which regularly passed over his Norfolk home on their way to roost in the Yare valley. From the moment he watched the multitudes blossom as a mysterious dark flower above the woods, these gloriously commonplace birds became for Cocker a fixation and a way of life. Journeying across Britain, through spectacular failures, magical successes and epiphanies, Cocker uncovers the mysteries of these birds' inner lives. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2008 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE
Coot Club
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448161444
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
‘Let fly jib sheet! Slack away main! Fenders out!’ Dick and Dorothea – also known as The Ds – arrive in Norfolk all ready to learn how to sail. They couldn’t hope for a better teacher than Tom Dudgeon. But Tom is in a spot of trouble. After seeing the beastly Margoletta moored clean across the nests of his beloved coots, Tom set the motorcruiser adrift. Now the enemy have offered a bounty on his head. Can they save the birds’ nest from almost certain destruction? Will they avoid being caught by the awful Hullabaloos? Only some brave friends and quick thinking stands between them and disaster... Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can test your knowledge of the book, learn about the adventurous author and get some handy facts about birds and boats. Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448161444
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
‘Let fly jib sheet! Slack away main! Fenders out!’ Dick and Dorothea – also known as The Ds – arrive in Norfolk all ready to learn how to sail. They couldn’t hope for a better teacher than Tom Dudgeon. But Tom is in a spot of trouble. After seeing the beastly Margoletta moored clean across the nests of his beloved coots, Tom set the motorcruiser adrift. Now the enemy have offered a bounty on his head. Can they save the birds’ nest from almost certain destruction? Will they avoid being caught by the awful Hullabaloos? Only some brave friends and quick thinking stands between them and disaster... Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can test your knowledge of the book, learn about the adventurous author and get some handy facts about birds and boats. Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Rare Book Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Swallows and Amazons
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 156792462X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
When their boat is burned and they are cast adrift in the South China Sea, Titty, Roger, Peggy, John, Nancy, Susan, and Captain Flint make their way to land only to find themselves the captives of the redoubtable Missee Lee, one of the last pirates operating off the China coast.
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 156792462X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
When their boat is burned and they are cast adrift in the South China Sea, Titty, Roger, Peggy, John, Nancy, Susan, and Captain Flint make their way to land only to find themselves the captives of the redoubtable Missee Lee, one of the last pirates operating off the China coast.
Winter Holiday
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0099427176
Category : Amazons (Fictitious characters : Ransom)
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Follows the adventures of two groups of children who spend a winter holiday by a great lake next to the mountains.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0099427176
Category : Amazons (Fictitious characters : Ransom)
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Follows the adventures of two groups of children who spend a winter holiday by a great lake next to the mountains.
Swallowdale
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448139848
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
'Ahoy! Ahoy! Swallows! Ahoy!' Have you ever sailed in a boat or built a camp? Have you caught trout and cooked it yourself? The four Swallows, John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of such plans and they can't wait to meet up with Nancy and Peggy, the Amazon Pirates. When the Swallow is shipwrecked and the Amazon's fearsome Great-Aunt makes decides to make a visit their summer seems ruined. Then they discover a wonderful hidden valley and things take a turn for the better... BACKSTORY: Discover the real Swallowdale, swot up on seafaring and learn all about the adventurous author.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448139848
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
'Ahoy! Ahoy! Swallows! Ahoy!' Have you ever sailed in a boat or built a camp? Have you caught trout and cooked it yourself? The four Swallows, John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of such plans and they can't wait to meet up with Nancy and Peggy, the Amazon Pirates. When the Swallow is shipwrecked and the Amazon's fearsome Great-Aunt makes decides to make a visit their summer seems ruined. Then they discover a wonderful hidden valley and things take a turn for the better... BACKSTORY: Discover the real Swallowdale, swot up on seafaring and learn all about the adventurous author.
Peter Duck
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446483746
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Swallows and Amazons are sailing with Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days - a tale to set pulses racing and hopes shooting sky high. Soon their boat is on its way to a Caribbean treasure hunt and they find themselves up against shark, storm, earthquake - and the vilest pirate who ever eavesdropped at a porthole.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446483746
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Swallows and Amazons are sailing with Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days - a tale to set pulses racing and hopes shooting sky high. Soon their boat is on its way to a Caribbean treasure hunt and they find themselves up against shark, storm, earthquake - and the vilest pirate who ever eavesdropped at a porthole.