Brewer's Britain and Ireland The History, Culture, Folklore and Etymology of 7500 Places in These Islands
| Author/creator | Ayto, John Author |
| Other author | Crofton, Ian Author |
| Other author | Cavill, Paul Consultant Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Cassell Guides New York : Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. [Distributor] |
| Description | 1267 p. ill 09.300 x 07.040 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Credo Reference Academic Core |
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| Summary | Annotation Pick any spot in the British Isles and you're sure to find a touch of local color, as this authoritative guide so entertainingly demonstrates. The authors have selected 7,500 of the most interesting places and place-names, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch (scene ofIvanhoe's unforgettable joust), to Wetwang, where builders recently discovered the 2,300-year-old grave of an Iron Age woman who was buried with a chariot. Tourists, scholars, and armchair travelers will revel in fascinating facts on everything from what's odd about the name "Avon River" to why Brits say "God bless the Duke of Argyle!" when someone scratches an itch. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780304353859 |
| ISBN | 030435385X (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780304353859 |
| Stock number | 00621671 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |