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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
Publication date
January 19, 2012
Pages
96
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781848687073
ISBN-10
1848687079
Dimensions
0.50 by 6.50 by 9 in.
Weight
0.65 lbs.
Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$22.95
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Using a historical perspective to enrich the journey, Wales: A Walk Through Time describes a unique walk through a remarkable country. Illustrated with a fascinating collection of old photographs and contemporary images, the route has been specially chosen to explore the sheer beauty and diversity of Wales. It will eventually reach Anglesey, but in this first of three parts we are treated to the glorious landscapes and proud industrial heritage of South Wales.
The journey begins with a boat trip to the interesting offshore island of Flat Holm, where Lighthouse Point marks the most southerly spot in Wales. The walk resumes on the mainland at East Aberthaw and follows the southern coast to Barry and Cardiff Bay, heading through the city to Caerphilly and the valleys. We are guided to Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Abergavenny, then along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and through the Brecon Beacons National Park.
On the way, we encounter characters such as Marconi, Captain Scott, Roald Dahl, Tommy Cooper and some of the heroes of Rorkeâs Drift. Events that shaped the nationâs heritage are recalled, giving the reader a real sense of how the past is present at every step. And at certain points we cross the paths of earlier travelers, such as Giraldus Cambrensis and George Borrow, who had their own take on some of the places we visit.
Each chapter covers a dayâs walking, full-color maps show the way, and a number of tempting hostelries are discovered en route. But this is not simply a guide for walkers: the rich history and images within will have the broadest appeal.
The journey begins with a boat trip to the interesting offshore island of Flat Holm, where Lighthouse Point marks the most southerly spot in Wales. The walk resumes on the mainland at East Aberthaw and follows the southern coast to Barry and Cardiff Bay, heading through the city to Caerphilly and the valleys. We are guided to Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Abergavenny, then along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and through the Brecon Beacons National Park.
On the way, we encounter characters such as Marconi, Captain Scott, Roald Dahl, Tommy Cooper and some of the heroes of Rorkeâs Drift. Events that shaped the nationâs heritage are recalled, giving the reader a real sense of how the past is present at every step. And at certain points we cross the paths of earlier travelers, such as Giraldus Cambrensis and George Borrow, who had their own take on some of the places we visit.
Each chapter covers a dayâs walking, full-color maps show the way, and a number of tempting hostelries are discovered en route. But this is not simply a guide for walkers: the rich history and images within will have the broadest appeal.
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Paperback
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from Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc (January 19, 2012)
9781848687073 | details & prices | 96 pages | 6.50 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $22.95
About: Using a historical perspective to enrich the journey, Wales: A Walk Through Time describes a unique walk through a remarkable country.
About: Using a historical perspective to enrich the journey, Wales: A Walk Through Time describes a unique walk through a remarkable country.
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