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The Little Book of Carmarthenshire is a highly readable compendium of the history, places, and people in Wales's largest county. It provides fascinating facts about all aspects of Carmarthenshire's rich heritage, including sports, industry, religion, education, and the arts. This whistle-stop tour through "the Garden of Wales" covers its breath-taking castles, nature reserves, and famous landmarks, such as the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The county has inspired the famous (including Dylan Thomas), but this book also uncovers the county's murky past. From the county gaols and asylum to school strikes and industrial riots, this is a book you won't want to put down.
About the author
Dr. Russell Grigg has taught history in the University of Wales Trinity Saint David for more than 20 years. He has an in-depth knowledge of the county and its history, and has written popular and academic articles and books for local magazines such as
Carmarthenshire Life and the University of Wales Press. Dr. Grigg frequently gives talks to local history societies. He has also contributed to
Look Up Your Genes,
Our Century: Carmarthen, and
Who Do You Think You Are with Griff Rhys Jones.
Summary
Fast-paced and fact-packed, this compendium revels in the history, places and people of Wales’ largest county. This whistle-stop tour through the ‘Garden of Wales’ covers both celebrated characters and murky pasts, taking in the county’s breathtaking castles, nature reserves and famous landmarks along the way.
