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A-Z of Plymouth

- Places-People-History
Af: Derek Tait Engelsk Paperback

A-Z of Plymouth

- Places-People-History
Af: Derek Tait Engelsk Paperback
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Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim Fathers’ departure from the Mayflower Steps, the hard-fought battles of the Civil War and the Blitz during the Second World War.In A–Z of Plymouth local author Derek Tait takes the reader on a tour through the history of this Devon city. Here are the stories behind its notable streets and buildings, and the dark secrets of its hidden lanes and alleyways. The author highlights aspects of Plymouth’s colourful maritime heritage and introduces us to some of its famous sons and daughters. With strong associations to Nancy Astor, Sir Francis Drake, William Bligh, Lawrence of Arabia, Admiral Hardy and Charles Darwin, as well as tales of slavers, pirates, suffragettes, mutineers and executions, the city is rich in stories of discoveries, triumphs and disasters, all adding to its compelling history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to visitors, residents and all those with links to this port city.
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Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim Fathers’ departure from the Mayflower Steps, the hard-fought battles of the Civil War and the Blitz during the Second World War.In A–Z of Plymouth local author Derek Tait takes the reader on a tour through the history of this Devon city. Here are the stories behind its notable streets and buildings, and the dark secrets of its hidden lanes and alleyways. The author highlights aspects of Plymouth’s colourful maritime heritage and introduces us to some of its famous sons and daughters. With strong associations to Nancy Astor, Sir Francis Drake, William Bligh, Lawrence of Arabia, Admiral Hardy and Charles Darwin, as well as tales of slavers, pirates, suffragettes, mutineers and executions, the city is rich in stories of discoveries, triumphs and disasters, all adding to its compelling history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to visitors, residents and all those with links to this port city.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 96
ISBN-13: 9781445696584
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1445696584
Kategori: Plymouth
Udg. Dato: 15 mar 2020
Længde: 8mm
Bredde: 175mm
Højde: 226mm
Forlag: Amberley Publishing
Oplagsdato: 15 mar 2020
Forfatter(e): Derek Tait
Forfatter(e) Derek Tait

Kategori Plymouth

ISBN-13 9781445696584

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 96

Udgave

Længde 8mm

Bredde 175mm

Højde 226mm

Udg. Dato 15 mar 2020

Oplagsdato 15 mar 2020

Forlag Amberley Publishing

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