I Never Knew That About the River Thames

I Never Knew That About the River Thames
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9781407080604
ISBN-13 : 1407080601
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Book Synopsis I Never Knew That About the River Thames by : Christopher Winn

Download or read book I Never Knew That About the River Thames written by Christopher Winn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey out of London along the banks of the River Thames to discover the secrets and stories of England's most famous waterway. Discover the Thames's literary heritage at Pangbourne, near Reading, famous as the home of The Wind in the Willows's Kenneth Grahame, then explore Mapledurham House, the inspiration for its famous Toad Hall. Explore Henley-on-Thames, where the first Oxford and Cambridge boat races were held, then marvel at Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. As he follows the river from source to sea, visiting its towns, villages and places of interest, Winn unearths a fascinating array of facts, folklore, landmarks and legends that are guaranteed to have you exclaiming 'I Never Knew That!'. Illustrated with line drawings this charming gem of a book is guaranteed to inform and delight in equal measure.


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