Curious Observations: A Country Miscellany (Hardcover)

'Not a cosy series of reminiscences but a slice of bygone reality. This delightful collection of country curiosities shows rural life in the raw a hundred or more years ago. Hugely enjoyable, a real eye-opener and surprisingly useful!' Alan Titchmarsh A perfectly formed and beautifully presented collection of titbits from the ever-surprising pages of Country Life. Flitting from observations on cheese rolling in Gloucestershire to smuggling silk in Sussex, from Shakespeare's Avon to the vanishing sign language of country tramps ... and all by way of a charming rumination on the origins of the simnel cake. Within these lovely pages there will indeed be something for everyone. Classic writing on the idyllic British countryside, Wodehousian ruminations on fishing and golf, and moving accounts of beloved (and unusual) pets. With a highly entertaining blend of expert views and humorous asides, Curious Observationsis a perfect Christmas gift.

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	COUNTRY LIFE
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	December 2011
Authors:	Country Life
Dimensions:	201 x 153 x 1mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-85720-360-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > The countryside, country life Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Personal appearance & beauty care > General
LSN:	0-85720-360-6
Barcode:	9780857203601

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