Great Britain category: 1218 books

Cover of Among the Janeites

Among the Janeites

A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom

by Deborah Yaffe
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2013

For anyone who has ever loved a Jane Austen novel, a warm and witty look at the passionate, thriving world of Austen fandom They walk among us in their bonnets and Empire-waist gowns, clutching their souvenir tote bags and battered paperbacks: the Janeites, Jane Austen’s legion of devoted...
Cover of The Wild Places
by Robert Macfarlane
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2008

From the author of The Old Ways and Underland, an "eloquent (and compulsively readable) reminder that, though we're laying waste the world, nature still holds sway over much of the earth's surface." --Bill McKibben Winner of the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature and a...
Cover of Insight Guides Scotland (Travel Guide eBook)
by Insight Guides
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017

From dramatically rugged landscapes to world-class cities, Scotland has a lot to offer despite its small size. This is a country with a strong sense of national identity - think bagpipes, kilts and whiskey -and a rich history to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide Scotland, a...
Cover of Britannia in Brief

Britannia in Brief

The Scoop on All Things British

by Leslie Banker, William Mullins
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2009

When it comes to Britain, most Americans don’t know (Union) Jack. Fortunately, now an Anglo-American husband-and-wife team are here to help with a smart, funny, and handy guide that minds the gap between fact and fiction. From Whigs and Windsors to wankers and Wales, this spit-spot-on reference...
Cover of Don't Need The Sunshine
by Osbourne, John
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013

'Don't Need The Sunshine' is a humorous journey around Britain's seaside holiday destinations. John Osborne has never been a fan of going abroad somewhere hot on holiday. He blames the bigging up of 'abroad' on his parents - or at least their generation. In the 60s and 70s they started going on holiday...
Cover of Sorry, I'm British!

Sorry, I'm British!

An Insider's Romp Through Britain from A to Z

by Ben Crystal, Adam Russ, Ed McLachlan
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010

They’re just across the pond but they’re a strange bunch. Explore the oddities of the British psyche with this witty illustrated book. A perfect companion to British behavior, get to grips with everything from small-talk to superiority, from “the stiff upper lip” to hooliganism, from cricket to...
Cover of One Man and a Narrowboat: Slowing Down Time on England's Waterways
by Steve Haywood
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2009

If I’d really been serious about getting to grips with my mid-life crisis, then I’d have been better opting for a course of therapy than going off travelling. Or if I had to travel, I’d have been better opting for somewhere warm with a beach…' In an attempt to get to grips with a BIG...
Cover of Royal Holiday Handbook
by Sorrel Downer
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2012

Visiting castles, palaces and stately homes is a pleasure, but sleeping in them is a thrill. Written by British travel journalist, Sorrel Downer, the Royal Holiday Handbook is your guide to Britain’s most unique and exclusive accommodation. From stately home hotels and inns on royal estates, to...
Cover of Words of Mercury

Words of Mercury

Tales from a Lifetime of Travel

by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014

A career-spanning anthology from the greatest traveler—and travel writer—of the twentieth century. The adventures of Patrick “Paddy” Leigh Fermor, Britain’s most beloved traveler, began in 1933, when he embarked on a walk from Holland to Constantinople—the entire length of Europe—at...
Cover of Freud's Couch, Scott's Buttocks, Brontë's Grave
by Simon Goldhill
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011

The Victorian era was the high point of literary tourism. Writers such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Sir Walter Scott became celebrities, and readers trekked far and wide for a glimpse of the places where their heroes wrote and thought, walked and talked. Even Shakespeare was roped in, as...
Cover of Walking in the Isles of Scilly
by Paddy Dillon
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2015

This guidebook to walking on the Scilly Isles at the south-western edge of Britain includes 11 day walks and 4 boat trips, perfect for a fortnight away from it all. The walks are between 2 and 16km long, and explore the larger islands such as Tresco, St Martin's, St Mary's, St Agnes and Bryher as...
Cover of Becoming British

Becoming British

UK Citizenship Examined

by Thom Brooks
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2016

From Syrian asylum seekers to super-rich foreign investors, immigration is one of the most controversial issues facing Britain today. Politicians kick the subject from one election to the next with energetic but ineffectual promises to 'crack down', while newspaper editors plaster it across front...
Cover of Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

Ye Olde Good Inn Guide

A Tudor Traveller's Guide to the Nation's Finest Taverns

by James Moore, Paul Nero
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013

Art thou in need of hearty ale and a bed safe from brigands as you ply the highways and byways of Britain? Here is the essential handbook for the Tudor traveler.Packed with the finest hostelries to grace the 16th century and written with all the flavor of the language of the day, this witty and meticulously...
Cover of Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Beautiful Britain

by Geraldine Edith Mitton
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2014

Example in this ebook CHAPTER I THE ISLAND Islands have always exercised a peculiar fascination over Englishmen, perhaps because, accustomed as they are to a sense of security induced by the surrounding sea, they never feel more comfortable than when the sea is on all sides at a measurable...
First 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 Last
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy