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The Great North Road is part of British folklore, the Route 66 of
Britain, except instead of gas stations and diners we have
magnificent coaching inns, part of the living history of our
islands. Taking in the history of these buildings (including a
feature on highwaymen, who often concealed themselves in secret
rooms and tunnels in these inns,) as well as the literature that
has celebrated them - from Charles Dickens through to J B Priestley
- Roger Protz describes these coaching houses with an expert and
discerning eye, producing not only a great pub guide but a
gazetteer of the history and culture that are draped along this
iconic road.
Get a taste of the history and culture of London. From haute
cuisine to traditional greasy spoons, London: The Cookbook tells
the story of this vibrant city through the food most beloved by its
inhabitants. London's top chefs offer up recipes for signature
dishes alongside traditional fare from local favourites. Part
recipe collection and part travel guide, the book takes a tour of
London's foodie hotspots,from Borough Market to Brixton, classic
restaurants and the new world-beaters. Features 50 recipes from
London's best restaurants, including classics like The Ivy, The
Wolseley, Bentley's and Sweetings, and new classics including
Portland, Koya, Caravan, Lyles and Barafina.
An illustrated glovebox essential, Road Sides explores the
fundamentals of a well-fed road trip through the American South,
from A to Z. There are detours and destinations, accompanied by
detailed histories and more than one hundred original illustrations
that document how we get where we're going and what to eat and do
along the way. Learn the backstory of food-shaped buildings,
including the folks behind Hills of Snow, a giant snow cone stand
in Smithfield, North Carolina, that resembles the icy treats it
sells. Find out how kudzu was used to support a burgeoning highway
system, and get to know Edith Edwards-the self-proclaimed Kudzu
Queen-who turns the obnoxious vine into delicious teas and jellies.
Discover the roots of kitschy roadside attractions, and have lunch
with the state-employed mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs in
Florida. Road Sides is for everyone-the driver in search of supper
or superlatives (the biggest, best, and even worst), the person who
cannot resist a local plaque or snack and pulls over for every
historical marker and road stand, and the kid who just wants to
gawk at a peach-shaped water tower.
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