The English Landscape : Its Character and Diversity

The English Landscape : Its Character and Diversity

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Book Description
"You are very lucky in England. Generation upon generation endowed you with one of the loveliest, most parklike and fetching landscapes the world has ever known." -from the introduction

The English Landscape is a stunning volume of essays and photographs celebrating the breadth, diversity, and delicacy of the English countryside. A distinguished selection of writers such as the Duchess of Devonshire, Richard Mabey, Anna Parord, Christopher Lloyd, Robin Hanbury-Tenbison, Marina Warner, Dame Jennifer Jenkins, and David Bellamy pay homage to their favorite parts of the English landscape. Complete with color photographs and maps, The English Landscape will engage Anglophiles, travel enthusiasts, and literature buffs alike.

About the Author
Bill Bryson is a well-known travel writer. Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1951, he lived in England for almost two decades before returning to the United States. His most recent book, In a Sunburned Country was a best-seller.

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