The Shell Country Alphabet: The Classic Guide to the British Countryside

Geoffrey Grigson

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Language: English

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2010

0141041684 / 9780141041681

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When is the best time to spot a shooting star or a glow worm? Where does a 'ha-ha' get its name? Why were yew trees planted in churchyards? Where would you find a green man or a Sheila-na-gig? In the 1960s Geoffrey Grigson, a poet and author, travelled around Britain writing the story of the secret landscape all around us. This book, his exquisite classic of the countryside, is the result. From weathercocks to rainbows, place names and poets to mazes, dene-holes, crypts and sham ruins, via avenues, Roman roads, dewponds and village greens, The Shell Country Alphabet will help you look beyond the familiar sights of our landscape and discover the hidden, magical world that remains, just off the motorway. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title
The Shell Country Alphabet: The Classic Guide to the British Countryside
Author
Geoffrey Grigson
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Publication year
2010
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0141041684
ISBN 13
9780141041681
Item weight
322 grams
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132 x 201

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