Best Yorkshire England Travel Books

All too often, we think of nature as something distinct from ourselves, something to go and see, a place that’s separate from the ordinary modern world in which we live and work. Scrappy, weed-filled, this heart-shaped tangle of land was the very definition of overlooked—a thoroughly in-between place that capitalism no longer had any use for, leaving nature to take its course. Common Ground is a true account of that place and Cowen’s transformative journey through its layers and lives, but it’s much more too. ( Guardian ). "In beautifully written and evocative prose, English nature writer Cowen explores the relationship between humans and nature, making it abundantly clear that nature is where you find it. In discussing the changes the land and its inhabitants have experienced over hundreds of generations, Cowen brings the lives of individuals into sharp and poignant focus. ( Library Journal ). "Thanks to Rob Cowen’s remarkable book Common Ground , I’ve learned that there's a word for my woods: edgelands . A British nature writer, Cowen celebrates not remote slices of paradise but the wild places accessible to all of us: the unregulated land at the edges of human habitation where nature has been left to its own devices. Rob Cowen rakes over a scrap of land with forensic care, leading us into a whole new way of looking at the world." (Alan Bennett London Review of Books ). "One of the most original books in any genre." (Melissa Harrison Times, Books of the Year ). "Touched by genius." (John Lewis-Stempel Sunday Express, Books of the Year ). "Highly poetic.

The Coast to Coast Walk, devised by Wainwright himself, stretches across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Born in Blackburn in 1907, Alfred Wainwright left school at the age of 13.

The author lives in York, writes from eyewitness experience, and keeps the book regularly updated concerning new exhibitions and attractions, festival dates and new festivals, and entry prices to York’s attractions. Thanks to its local authorship, this book provides eyewitness accounts of what’s inside every York attraction listed. EXPANDED VERSION OF THIS BOOK. The full text of the paperback ‘Choice Guide to York’ is also available within a very large Kindle e-book, ‘Choice Visits in Yorkshire and York’. If you are coming from overseas or are visiting York for more than a couple of days, it makes sense to view the large free sample of the expanded book on: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007P269ZQ.

Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds is a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest British gardens and the lords, ladies and gardeners who own and manage them, with a focus on the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. 'Victoria and Hugo use their local knowledge and passion to spectacular effect, getting right under the skin of each garden and family who owns it...this enchanting book depicts paradise found'.

For vacationers who crave meaningful trips and unusual locales, cue National Geographic's Novel Destinations —a guide for bibliophiles to more than 500 literary sites across the United States and Europe. “ Novel Destinations by Shannon McKenna Schmidt and Joni Rendon is a journey in itself and a compendium of literary spots for the book lover in all of us. “…This second edition of Novel Destinations helps people like me...people who ache to return to the haunting Gothic South that they've never physically been to, the cathedrals of Paris that only exist in their mind's eye, and the rowdy Burns Night Supper that lingers on their tongue...revisit and relive these experiences even when the cover is closed. Subtitled ‘A Travel Guide to Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen’s Bath to Ernest Hemingway’s Key West,’ this comprehensive handbook, including 500 literary sites, is a dream come true for traveling bibliophiles” —Books on the Table Blog. “As soon as I got this beautiful book (Look at that cover, its adorable) I started to peruse the places inside and the authors that make you want to go there. The only thing missing from this volume is a passport and luggage.” –Jathan & Heather Blog. “I was glad to see that it had the name of the place, the address, a website and vital information and the blurbs were just the right length - they provided the right amount of information if you were unsure of who the author was you got a little background about the author and why this location was special to them.” –Kritters Ramblings Blog. “From Dickens’ London to Joyce’s Dublin to Lee’s Alabama, I’ve traveled the world through the eyes of different characters. As a book lover who loves to travel and will be moving to Scotland to attend college next year, I love everything about Novel Destinations… The back of the book includes an index by locale, for finding cool sites near a specific travel destination, as well as a general index for hunting down certain sites. Honestly, what more could a bookworm want from a guide book?” – Read Till Dawn Blog. “I love to travel and when I do I am always on the lookout for anything bookish to check out. Personally, I'm excited for the literary lodgings chapter -- I'm a sucker for a book or author themed boutique hotel or B&B!"

Lonely Planet Devon & Cornwall is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Eat your way through the region's booming food scene, relax on a secluded beach, or go wild on a windswept moor; all with your trusted travel companion. Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, wildlife and cuisine Over sixty colour maps Useful features - including Walking/Driving/Cycling Tours, Travel with Children, Month by Month (annual festival calendar) Coverage of Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Dartmoor, St Ives, Penzance, Newquay, Isles of Scilly, and more. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful London neighborhoods. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 20,000 travelers to Europe annually. Specializing in writing walking tours of Europe's cultural sights, Gene has coauthored eight of Rick's books and contributes to Rick's public television series.

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