The Little Book of Wales

The Little Book of Wales
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 195
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ISBN-10 : 9780752492971
ISBN-13 : 0752492977
Rating : 4/5 (977 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Little Book of Wales by : Mark Lawson Jones

Download or read book The Little Book of Wales written by Mark Lawson Jones and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Wales is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and history in Wales. Here we find out about the country’s most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of Wales. A wonderful package and essential reading for visitors and residents alike.


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