| The Footpath Way in N Gloucestershire Contributor(s): Gissing, Algernon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0752449036 ISBN-13: 9780752449036 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $27.86 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Great Britain - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
| Dewey: 914.2 |
| Physical Information: 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in 1924, this is a delightful exploration of north Gloucestershire by way of its many footpaths. The author, the wonderfully named Algernon Gissing, passes through towns and villages, over rivers and across fields, commenting on the history of buildings, recounting conversations with people he meets, and observing animals and birdsong particular to the area. As he reflects on the various villages and landmarks in the area, Gissing paints a picture of this very English landscape. Recounting village life with fondness, he captures the spirit of the county's people and their day-to-day errands. As well as illustrating the heart of the county, Gissing describes the individuality of the places he passes through. From the Stonesfield slates of Guiting to the lonely rolling uplands around Birdlip, he recounts a striking land of contrasts. |
