The Little Book of Devon

A compendium of fascinating information about Devon past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry, and royal visits. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets, and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

About the author

John Van der Kiste has written more than 30 books, including royal and historical biographies, local history, true crime, music, and a novel. He has also written articles and reviewed books for national and local journals and was a consultant for the BBC TV documentary The King, the Kaiser and the Tsar.

Summary

The little book of Devon

Product details

• Authors: John Van Der Kiste, John Van der Kiste, John Vanderkiste
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780752461670
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-6167-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 205 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 305 g
• Series: Little Book Of... (History Pre
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories