A Brit Different: A Guide to the Eccentric Events and Curious Contests of Britain - Couverture souple

Didcock, Keith; Wood, Emma

 
9781906889074: A Brit Different: A Guide to the Eccentric Events and Curious Contests of Britain
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ISBN 10 : 1906889074 ISBN 13 : 9781906889074
Editeur : Punk Publishing Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

A Brit Different celebrates everything that makes Britain great. A dazzling array of comic competitions including cheese rolling, black pudding throwing, nettle eating and gravy wrestling are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated collection of the most quaint, quirky and downright ridiculous contests on the British sporting calendar. With full details and humorous reports from 50 eccentric events taking place across the country, in all four seasons, this is the most comprehensive illustrated guide to the weird and wonderful side of Britain. Explore the hidden depths of bog snorkelling, get up close and personal at the shin-kicking contest or try your hand at wife carrying races. Watch sheep racing, hen racing and snail racing. Play Pooh Sticks, charm worms, shoot peas, and race lawnmowers, prams and tin baths. Whatever floats your competitive boat, A Brit Different will arm you with all the practical information you ll need to watch or participate in these incredible events.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A Brit Different celebrates everything that makes Britain great. A dazzling array of comic competitions including cheese rolling, black pudding throwing, nettle eating and gravy wrestling are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated collection of the most quaint, quirky and downright ridiculous contests on the British sporting calendar. With full details and humorous reports from 50 eccentric events taking place across the country, in all four seasons, this is the most comprehensive illustrated guide to the weird and wonderful side of Britain. Explore the hidden depths of bog snorkelling, get up close and personal at the shin-kicking contest or try your hand at wife carrying races. Watch sheep racing, hen racing and snail racing. Play Pooh Sticks, charm worms, shoot peas, and race lawnmowers, prams and tin baths. Whatever floats your competitive boat, A Brit Different will arm you with all the practical information you ll need to watch or participate in these incredible events.

Revue de presse

"Spectacular and humorous pictures [...] an entertaining read." --Daily Express, May 21, 2010

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Éditeur
Punk Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1906889074
ISBN 13 
9781906889074
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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