The Great Wall of Britain by Anton Hodge (.ePUB)
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The Great Wall of Britain: A Walk Along Hadrian’s Wall by Anton Hodge
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Overview: From the Tyne to the Solway, Anton Hodge takes us on a geographical and historical tour of the Roman Wall area, which is highly informative, yet at the same time, irreverent and hilarious. Packed with accessible stories and history, whether picked up from archaeology or through more dubious drunken chats in the local pubs, during the week-long walk, there are encounters with music-loving cows, amorous and less-welcoming dogs, other walkers, imaginary B&B owners, Roman soldiers, foot and moth disease and many more, including an unusual use of strawberry lip balm. Whether you have walked the Wall, are planning to, are interested in the history of northern England, or simply like to sit down with a book that will leave you smiling and crying at the same time, this is an entertaining account of 2,000 years of history.
“Anton Hodge is an interesting and knowledgeable travelling com
panion – a sort of Alfred Wainwright meets Simon Schama with some Bill Bryson genes thrown in for a laugh.” (The Cumberland News)
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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