The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks write by Mark Rees. This book was released on 2018-11-26. The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales' most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Experience the country's immense history, from the breathtaking World Heritage Sites to the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the countless castles, secluded beaches, mystical rivers and hidden gems which can be found across the land. This handy book can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cymru.
The Little Book of Wales
The Little Book of Wales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Little Book of Wales write by Revd Mark Lawson-Jones. This book was released on 2013-05-01. The Little Book of Wales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Did You Know? Wales is the only nation in the United Kingdom not to be represented on the Union Jack. During the First World War, Cardiff was the largest coal port in the world. Guglielmo Marconi sent the first ever wireless communication over open sea – from Wales. The Little Book of Wales is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and history in Wales. Here we find out about the country's food, sports, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of Wales. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
The Little Book of Welsh Culture
The Little Book of Welsh Culture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Little Book of Welsh Culture write by Mark Rees. This book was released on 2016-08-01. The Little Book of Welsh Culture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the 'land of song' used to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the country's immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas' infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise – and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.
The A-Z of Curious Wales
The A-Z of Curious Wales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The A-Z of Curious Wales write by Mark Rees. This book was released on 2019-06-07. The A-Z of Curious Wales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Wales' history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. Here you will discover alien landscapes, ancient druids and a Victorian ghost hunter. Find out why revellers would carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole door to door at Christmastime, how an eccentric inventor hoped to defeat Hitler with his futuristic ray gun, and why a cursed wall is protected by a global corporation for fear it might destroy a town. From the folklore surrounding the red dragon on the flag, to the evolution of the song 'Sosban Fach', this compendium of weird and wonderful facts will surprise and delight even the most knowledgeable resident or visitor.
The Little Book of Irish Landmarks
The Little Book of Irish Landmarks - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Little Book of Irish Landmarks write by Cathal Coyle. This book was released on 2017-11-06. The Little Book of Irish Landmarks available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Little Book of Irish Landmarks is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about some of Ireland's most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Here you will find out about the Giant's Causeway, Bunratty Castle, Blarney Castle, Newgrange, Cliffs of Moher, GPO Dublin, Tory Island, Skellig Michael, Hill of Tara and much more. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of the Emerald Isle.
