Around the Channel Islands - Couverture souple

Rothwell, Catherine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0750949589 ISBN 13 : 9780750949583

Editeur : The History Press, 2008

Synopsis

Catherine Rothwell's "Around the Channel Islands" covers Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark. Detailed information on the islands from the late 1870s to the present day emerges through the medium of old postcards and photographs, each of which is fully annotated. Experienced local historian Catherine Rothwell presents an account daily life in the islands, trades and customs, historic events and leisure pursuits. Inevitably there have been numerous shipwrecks along the wildly beautiful coastline and other maritime aspects are covered including, of course, the struggle to gain a harvest from the sea. Famous residents from the past are remembered here: Victor Hugo, General Boulanger and the 'Jersery Lily' - Lillie Langtry. This will be a treasure trove of stunning photographs, informatively captioned by an author who loves these.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Catherine Rothwell was born in Manchester in 1921 and educated at Stand Grammar School and Manchester School of Librarianship. She has been writing for forty-five years and has over sixty books to her credit. She has strong links with the Channel Islands, though she now lives in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750949589
• ISBN 13: 9780750949583
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible