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Follow on Google News | A Fascinating Illustrated Collection of Our Nation's HistoryTerence Jenkins turns his attention 'Further Afield' in his latest travel book, which gives entertaining bite-size chunks of England's history
This lively collection of bite-size chunks of our nation's history will entertain and inform you. Do you know where the smallest town hall in an infamous 'rotten borough' is? What is a snotty-gog and what has it to do with Pontius Pilate? How do you test if amber is real? What was the Yangtze Incident and how is it connected to the Surrey village of Tandridge? Would Nelson have had all the ships he needed at Trafalgar if it were not for an early 'eco-warrior'? The answers to these questions and many more will be found in this fascinating illustrated collection which is a perfect companion for a stroll or post-prandial relaxation in an easy chair. After more than 30 years as a teacher, Terence Jenkins retired and decided to try something else. His love of literature and history, coupled with curiosity about people and places make him an ideal guide and this an ideal guide book. You will find the answers to the above questions and many more in this fascinating, illustrated collection. It is a perfect companion for a stroll or post-prandial relaxation in an armchair. PUBLICATION DATE 1st NOVEMBER 2013 eISBN: 9781783069033 Price: £3.99 End
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