Little Book Of Devon

A wonderful compendium of little-known facts and figures that tell the fascinating story of Devon. A compendium of fascinating information about Devon past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits. A reference book and quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike. AUTHOR: John van der Kiste is the author of many books on a range of topics, including historical and royal biography and local history. He has written several local history books for The History Press, including The Little Book of Cornwall and Plymouth: A City at War. He lives in Devon and, when he is not writing books, his interests include reading, music and painting. 30 b/w illustrations