Geography of Devonshire: Adapted to the New Code (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. S. Dawe

9780656096046: Geography of Devonshire: Adapted to the New Code (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656096047 ISBN 13: 9780656096046

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover Devonshire’s coast, moors, rivers, and towns in clear, inviting detail.

This guide offers a concise, travel‑ready look at the county’s varied scenery and everyday life. It explains how the landscape shapes places to visit, from rugged headlands to bustling market towns.

Devonshire combines dramatic uplands with green, well‑watered valleys and a rich railway network that ties towns to the sea. You’ll read about Dartmoor’s granite tors, Exmoor’s windswept uplands, and the chalk downs of the southeast, along with how rivers like the Tamar, Exe, and Teign shape settlements and industry. The text also covers coastal scenery, harbors, and the role of railways in bringing the countryside to life.

Key landscapes: moorland, tors, forests, and a verdant, river‑fed landscape.
Major rivers and their towns, from Dartmoor’s sources to the Tamar’s estuary.
Coastal features and important ports, including how ships and lighthouses illuminate Devon’s shore.
Notable towns and cities, such as Exeter and Plymouth, plus historic sites and local industries.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear overview of Devonshire’s topography, natural features, and regional highlights. It’s well suited to travelers, history fans, and anyone curious about how geography shapes life in this English county.

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