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Rambles by Rivers - Softcover

The Avon

 
9781332812677: Rambles by Rivers

Synopsis

This book guides the reader through the meandering course of the River Avon as it traverses central England. Beginning at the river's source in Northamptonshire, the author takes us on an informative journey through scenic terrain and historic towns like Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, Tewkesbury, and Rugby, concluding at the Avon's meeting place with the Severn in Gloucestershire. Along the way, the author offers fascinating historical details and engages with the lives of people from the region, including literary giants like William Shakespeare and the reformer John Wycliffe. This book provides a rich understanding of the river's ecological, geographical, social, and literary significance.

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