Villages of England

London England: Artus, 1993. Hardback. Very slight shelf wear to edges of D/J. Tiny tear to bottom edge of spine of D/J. This book explores the different delights of more than 400 of England's most attractive and interesting villages. The selection spans the length and breadth of the country, ranging from the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole, nestling in the sourthern most tip of Cornwall, to the remote hamlet of Bewcastle in the north-east corner of Cumbria, which boasts a magnificent seventeenth-century mcross. As the author reveals, one of the greatest attractions of the English village is its splendid diversity of buidling styles. Every region has its local specialities and these vary dramatically, frequently within a very small area. In this lively and informative guided tour, the author perfectly captures the unique and often charmingly eccentric character of England's villages. The book is divided into nine regional areas for easy reference, and each region has its own ma to enable individual villages to be located simply. Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to everyone eager to rediscover the country's rich rural heritage. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. 153 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.). Reprint. Decorative Illustrated Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Harback.