A funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information that no one will want to be without. The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island's most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down. AUTHOR: Jan Toms is descended from a long line of Islanders. Jan is addicted to history and research, has written historical features for the bi-monthly magazine Island Life and has produced more than fifty articles for the online magazine Suite 101, some with an Island connection. 30 b/w illustrations