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Synopsis
Explore the Chiltern Hundreds and the Thames Valley through a historic, visually rich tour of Buckinghamshire. This pocket guide brings together natural scenery, ancient sites, and the stories that make the region so captivating. From chalk downs and beech woods to riverside towns and grand country houses, you’ll discover how landscape and history shape the landscape’s character. The narrative weaves together geology, early settlements, and notable haunts associated with the Chilterns, the Thames, and surrounding villages, offering a paced, readable introduction to a beautiful slice of southern England. Ideal for walkers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this edition invites you to imagine the stories behind every hill, lane, and manor.
- Walk through chalk downs, coombes, and beech woodlands that define the area’s scenery.
- Learn about early inhabitants, ancient camps, and the region’s changing roles over time.
- Visit notable villages and towns with literary and historical connections.
- Encounter monuments, churches, and country houses that illustrate local history.
Ideal for readers of regional history, travel writing, and local archaeology, this edition helps you appreciate the Chiltern Hundreds as a connected tapestry of nature and memory.
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Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. This means that we have checked every single page in every title, making it highly unlikely that any material imperfections – such as poor picture quality, blurred or missing text - remain. When our staff observed such imperfections in the original work, these have either been repaired, or the title has been excluded from the Leopold Classic Library catalogue. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, within the book we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. If you would like to learn more about the Leopold Classic Library collection please visit our website at www.leopoldclassiclibrary.com
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a captivating journey through the Chiltern Hundreds, a picturesque region of Buckinghamshire, exploring its unique landscapes, historical sites, and rich heritage. The author delves into the natural beauty of the area, with its chalk downs, deep coombes, and lush valleys, while also weaving in fascinating historical narratives. The book covers a range of topics, from ancient British barrows and Roman camps to the legacies of notable figures like Bulstrode Whitlock, John Hampden, and Benjamin Disraeli. The reader will encounter intriguing tales of medieval bishops, the intriguing history of Medmenham Abbey and its infamous "Franciscans," and the fascinating evolution of the Chiltern Hundreds as a political office. The author provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the region, highlighting its importance as a setting for both grand estates and humble villages. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book offers a unique and engaging exploration of the Chiltern Hundreds, revealing the enduring connections between landscape, history, and human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332438655_0
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