In Search of England
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1960.
Whilst ill and abroad, the author found that he missed England with a passion and, on his return, set out to find his version of the rural idyll. This is the story of his travels, by motor car, around England, which was first published in 1927. The 1920's were a time when coach trips were extremely popular and had made much of the countryside open to more people - even more so than the railways. The author both extols the delights of popular travel, while bemoaning the 'vulgarization' of the country.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light foxing to both covers. Minor corner wear to front coverLight creasing and wear to tanned spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1960.
Whilst ill and abroad, the author found that he missed England with a passion and, on his return, set out to find his version of the rural idyll. This is the story of his travels, by motor car, around England, which was first published in 1927. The 1920's were a time when coach trips were extremely popular and had made much of the countryside open to more people - even more so than the railways. The author both extols the delights of popular travel, while bemoaning the 'vulgarization' of the country.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light foxing to both covers. Minor corner wear to front coverLight creasing and wear to tanned spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1960.
Whilst ill and abroad, the author found that he missed England with a passion and, on his return, set out to find his version of the rural idyll. This is the story of his travels, by motor car, around England, which was first published in 1927. The 1920's were a time when coach trips were extremely popular and had made much of the countryside open to more people - even more so than the railways. The author both extols the delights of popular travel, while bemoaning the 'vulgarization' of the country.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light foxing to both covers. Minor corner wear to front coverLight creasing and wear to tanned spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
