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The Little Book of Dorset

The Little Book of Dorset

Current price: $18.95
Publication Date: December 27th, 2010
Publisher:
The History Press
ISBN:
9780752457048
Pages:
192

Description

The Little Book of Dorset is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic, or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. The county's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters, royal connections, and literally hundreds of wacky facts about Dorset's landscape, fossil-rich coast, towns, and villages (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia), come together to make it essential reading for visitors and locals alike. From Mary Anning to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and from the Tolpuddle Martyrs to seaside nostalgia, no stone is left unturned.

About the Author

David Hilliam is an established history author. He has had a number of books published, including Kings, Queens, Bones & Bastards; Monarchs, Murders & Mistresses; Winchester Curiosities; and Crown, Orb & Sceptre.