The Hills And Valleys Of Torquay: A Study In Valley Development And An Explanation Of Local Scenery (1907)

""The Hills and Valleys of Torquay"" is a book written by Alfred John Jukes-Browne in 1907. The book is a study of the valley development in Torquay, a seaside town in Devon, England. Jukes-Browne explains the local scenery of Torquay by examining the geological history of the area, including the formation of the hills and valleys. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific valleys and hills in Torquay, such as Babbacombe, Cockington, and Daddyhole. Jukes-Browne provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of each valley, as well as the history of the area. The book is illustrated with photographs and maps, which help to bring the landscape to life. Overall, ""The Hills and Valleys of Torquay"" is an informative and engaging study of the geological and natural history of Torquay, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the landscape and history of the area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.