Inns and Villages of England

London: George Newnes Ltd. Very Good/Very Good. 1966. First Edition. Hard Cover. Sm 4to Dust jacket price clipped. Red cloth with gilt titling on spine. No ownership inscription. The English inn, set In the incomparable beauty of its village, is probably one of the most widely known English institutions. Nowhere else in the world will the visitor find such an evocative combination of the past with modern comfort. The English inn is more than just a place for drinking because it possesses a history, and usually has some association that makes it an integral part of its environment. One of the aims of this book is to increase the pleasure of the visitor by giving him an insight into the background of the inn that he visits. Nearly 100 inns and villages, chosen from all over England for their beauty and rich associations, are presented in this beautifully illustrated, and very personal guide. The author has photographed his favourites, and described their past and their constant appeal. He also gives the reader full directions, so that he may find these places for himself. Garry Hogg is certain to have described a familiar 'local' or a village within easy reach of every reader, no matter what part of England he may be in. This book will be of great value for overseas visitors and home tourists alike, as a key to those most endearing and enduring features of our heritage, the English village and the English inn. Jacket photograph: Kenneth Scowen .