Low Mountains or High Tea - Misadventures in Britain's National Parks (Paperback)

When Steve Sieberson and his wife unexpectedly found themselves in Britain with an entire summer on their hands, they readily agreed to avoid the usual tourist attractions, opting instead for a road trip to the UK's far-flung national parks. As they set out, however, he envisioned bracing days of energetic hillwalking, while she assumed they would relax in tearooms and cozy pubs. Seldom planning more than a few days in advance, the two traversed the country in a rented Vauxhall, subjecting themselves to single-track lanes, diabolical signage, and whimsical advice from locals. They discovered a town called Mirthless, a place where cats' eyes are removed, and a vibrating cottage, while at mealtimes they dove fearlessly into black pudding, Eton mess, and barely recognizable enchiladas. Meanwhile, after their initial attempts at hiking together nearly ended in disaster, Sieberson received dispensation to scramble alone to the highest point in each national park-as long as he was quick about it and left plenty of time for more sedentary pursuits. Low Mountains or High Tea dishes up the charms and eccentricities of rural Great Britain as seen through the eyes of two Americans who never really knew what was coming next.

General

Imprint:	University of Nebraska Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2019
Authors:	Steve Sieberson
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-4962-1411-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > The countryside, country life Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	1-4962-1411-0
Barcode:	9781496214119

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