Discover the history, legends and folklore of Britain’s most intriguing landmarks 
This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain’s landscape.\nSome are natural wonders, such as Cheddar Gorge, Sherwood Forest and the white cliffs of Dover. Others were made by our distant ancestors: the standing stones of Avebury and Calanais, the Uffington White Horse, the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo.\nDiscover how they came to be, the legends and traditions that surround them, and how they have inspired famous writers and poets. Reconnect with our ancient landscape with this fascinating and surprising guide.\n.

Britain’s Landmarks and Landscapes

Arts & Photography

Woolf, Jo

Architecture

National Trust Books

Fifty stories of adventure and exploration over more than two hundred years of human history. Published in association with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and with full access to their extensive records, the book includes unique images and insights from the RSGS archives, along with never-before seen material. Color plates.

The Great Horizon: 50 Tales of Exploration

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Sandstone Press

A cornucopia of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved native trees, this book weaves together their rich history, folklore and traditions. This lovely book will enable the reader to identify Britain's trees and enjoy reading the rich folklore and traditions connected with them. From hawthorn to holly, from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain's 40 or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them. The stories of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved trees, some dating back thousands of years, are included too. As well as a fascinating book to dip into, the illustrations mean it also functions as a handy identification guide.

Britain's Trees: A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

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