The Pocket Guide to Wales
Published on 22. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-80099-739-4 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating overview of Wales/Cymru. In an age of global influences, Wales has managed to keep its distinct identity and language, despite being conquered by its more powerful neighbour over 200 years before Columbus arrived in America. This guide offers insight into its attractions - mountains, coasts, castles, towns, sports, activities, history, language and culture. Towns, castles and landscapes are inextricably linked to princes, kings, saints, poets, sports, musicians, events, customs and tales, and most importantly, to its people and language. The book looks at customs and celebrations, the meaning of placenames, its National Parks, castles, outdoor adventures and other tourist attractions as well as delving into its history, mythology, sports, arts and culture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Talybont
United Kingdom
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Colour photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 122 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80099-739-4 (9781800997394)
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Person
Swansea-born Heini Gruffudd has spent his life teaching Welsh to children and adults, has for many years been at the forefront of the campaign for Welsh-language education, and is a prolific author of successful and popular materials for Welsh learners. The original version of 'Welcome to Welsh' has sold 70,000 copies since it was first published in 1984 and his 'Welsh is Fun' has sold over 200,000 copies. His other Welsh-learners' titles include 'The Welsh Learner's Dictionary', 'Welsh Rules' and 'Talk Welsh'. His account of his Jewish mother fleeing to Britain to escape the Nazis, 'Yr Erlid', won the Wales Book of the Year Creative Non-Fiction award in 2013 and has been translated into English as 'A Haven from Hitler'.