The King's England: Norfolk
The Classic Guide
Will be published approx. on 15. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4456-4218-5 (ISBN)
Description
This classic guide examines in detail the vast landscape and the intricate history of Norfolk, from the Norfolk Broads to the winding alleys of Norwich. Also included in this reissue are the original photographs, providing a timeless insight into a county rich in both heritage and beauty.
The King's England series is Arthur Mee's richly informative and amazingly comprehensive survey of England; the books set the standard for guides to British heritage. He describes the most interesting houses, churches, views and towns in the country, together with the folklore and history behind them.
From the original edition:
'Nothing like these books has ever been presented to the English people. Every place has been visited. The Compilers have travelled half-a-million miles and have prepared a unique picture of our countryside as it has come down through the ages, a census of all that is enduring and worthy of record.'
The King's England series is Arthur Mee's richly informative and amazingly comprehensive survey of England; the books set the standard for guides to British heritage. He describes the most interesting houses, churches, views and towns in the country, together with the folklore and history behind them.
From the original edition:
'Nothing like these books has ever been presented to the English people. Every place has been visited. The Compilers have travelled half-a-million miles and have prepared a unique picture of our countryside as it has come down through the ages, a census of all that is enduring and worthy of record.'
More details
Series
Edition
UK ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
130 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 124 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4456-4218-5 (9781445642185)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2014
1st Edition
Amberley Publishing
€9.19
Available for download
Person
Arthur Mee was a British writer, journalist and popular educator. He is best known for The Children's Encyclopaedia, The Children's Newspaper and The King's England. This series was also successful abroad, selling in large numbers in the United States and being translated into Chinese.