Yorkshire: A Very Peculiar History

Known for its cricket legends, striking miners and iconic pudding, Yorkshire is a county steeped in history. This humorous book tells the astonishing tale of Yorkshire - the place, the people and their culture - through quirky tales, fascinating fact boxes, recipes, lists and maps.

About the author

John Malam is a British author of children's non-fiction books. He attended the University of Birmingham where he received a degree in Ancient History and Archaeology. He is a Reading Champion for the UK's National Literacy Trust, and a frequent visitor to schools. He lives in Cheshire, north-west England.

Summary

Known for its cricket legends, striking miners and iconic pudding, Yorkshire is a county steeped in history. This humorous book tells the astonishing tale of Yorkshire - the place, the people and their culture - through quirky tales, fascinating fact boxes, recipes, lists and maps.

Product details

• Authors: Malam John, John Malam
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.02.2025
• EAN: 9781835871133
• ISBN: 978-1-83587-113-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 300 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Adventure, activity stories, entertainment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, Yorkshire, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Europe, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes