9781527617865 - A Driving Tour in the Isle of Wight (Classic Reprint): With Various Legends and Anecdotes; Also a Short Account of George Morland and His Connection With the Island... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes an insightful tour through the history of the Isle of Wight during a time of great social, economic, and cultural change. Spanning the 18th and 19th centuries, we learn about the lives of the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight against a backdrop of smuggling, wrecks, hunting, and tourism. The author paints a vivid picture of the island as it stood then, through the accounts of an inquisitive traveler, Miller, and the local knowledge of the author. This book will appeal to historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in the Isle of Wight's past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.