Mail Obsession: A Journey Round Britain by Postcode [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa dura

Mason, Mark

 
9780297608516: Mail Obsession: A Journey Round Britain by Postcode [Idioma Inglés]

Sinopsis

'FASCINATING' Daily Mail
'FULL OF AMAZING FACTS' The QI Elves

Each of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure.

Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain's history on a roundabout journey from AB to ZE. On the lookout for interesting place names and unusual monuments, along the way he discovers what the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white coat and how Jimi Hendrix got confused by the M1.

At the same time Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st century, from aggressive seagulls in Blackpool to 'seasoned' drinkers in Surrey. And his travels offer the perfect opportunity to delve into the history of the Royal Mail, complete with pillar boxes, posties and Penny Reds - plus Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of posting a letter.

A playful mix of fact, anecdote and overheard conversation, MAIL OBSESSION pays homage to Britain's wonderful past and its curious present.

. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

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Acerca del autor

Mark Mason is a lover of trivia, the 'little facts that slip down the back of life's sofa'. Before becoming a writer, he sold Christmas cards in Harrods, played guitar in a blues band, and made radio programmes for the BBC. His other books include The Importance of Being Trivial, Walk the Lines and Move Along, Please.

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9781780228334: Mail Obsession: A Journey Round Britain by Postcode [Idioma Inglés]

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  1780228333 ISBN 13:  9781780228334
Editorial: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2016
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