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Seven Ships to Darien
By Ronald Phillips. The 1950s and the world was changing. The former Empire and an unlikely sailor were coming of age.
As continents and countries were redefining themselves for the post-War world, Ronald Phillips set out to see the world from the decks of the P&O line. A lively and enjoyable memoir.
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492 pages
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The Adventures of a Three Guinnea Watch
by Talbot Baines Reed. The classic schoolboy yarn - finally republished after almost half a century.
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The Forbidden Library
Classic tales for boys. A collection of short stories by the writers of a generation past.
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The History of England
Forget Mr Darcy, Jane’s got her teeth into the Kings and Queens of England.
The author of Pride & Prejudice was just 15 when she wrote this hilarious parody of school history books, but her quick wit shines through. Richard III may have murdered his nephew, but "I am rather inclined to suppose him a Very Respectable Man. A delicious read for anyone who loves a light hearted romp through history, and a lovely bonus for true Jane-ites everywhere!
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Item number D 9780955824784
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Item number 978-0-9558247-5-3
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Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Chosen as top summer holiday read for 2009 by The Times, the classic and much loved 19th century travelogue by the author of Treasure Island is the evergreen story of one man's journey across the wild mountainous heart of France in the company of Modestine, a donkey with a personality as broad as the dramatic landscapes of the Languedoc and beyond.
This new edition features a guide for the modern traveller keen to follow in the footsteps (and hoof prints) of the original adventurers. Packed with restaurant reviews and details of hotels, guesthouses and even camp sites. Tips for following the route on foot, by car, even in a wheelchair and especially with a donkey.
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