UK Holidays - The Heart of England

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 942
EAN: 9780688159313
ISBN: 0688159311
Label: Hearst
Manufacturer: Hearst
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 1999-12-31
Publisher: Hearst
Studio: Hearst

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Editorial Reviews:

Much more than a traditional travel guide, Victoria The Heart of England speaks with an insider's voice to reveal what's truly the best about England. Instead of where to go, where to stay, where to eat, the book reflects a much more personal portrait of England, and of the English. Victoria The Heart of England is organized around four themes that areimportant to England and its culture: tradition, wit, romance, and pride. The tradition section, for example, includes information on pewter, England's island heritage - "The Gift of the Sea" -- and the etiquette of port. The section on romance highlights the Brontes, an English cottage garden, and an Englishwoman's retreat. This book helps readers get to know England so that when they do visit, they truly will experience England at her best, rather than just visiting the usual tourist haunts.After whetting readers' appetites for a trip to England, the book delivers even more: itineraries and a gazetteer, to provide practical help and advice for planning a visit.

And because it's such a delightful read, armchair travelers can have almost as much fun as those who visit England in person.

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Sweet Little Book
Comment: I got this book because I have been in constant disappointment ever since VICTORIA Magazine ceased production. I found this book not quite as good as their "Heart of France" book as this one features a lot of photos out of the magazine and could have been a little more interesting. Having said this, if you loved VICTORIA you will want to have this keepsake.

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Summary: A Gentle Correction
Comment: There appears to be a bit of confusion regarding the title of this book. Both of the previous reviews mention Victoria, British Columbia. This book is, in fact, a publication of "Victoria" Magazine, and like all of their book projects, bears the "Victoria" name. It has nothing at all to do with Canada, but is in fact a delightful compendium of the English way of life.

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Summary: NO DISAPPOINTMENT
Comment: THE READER FROM SONOMA SHOULD BE AWARE THAT VICTORIA BC CANADA IS MORE ENGLISH THAN ENGLAND (VISITORS FROM ENGLAND HAVE SAID THIS TO ME). IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT THE SPIRIT OF ENGLAND CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSPLANTED ELSEWHERE. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING BOOK THAT I WILL TREASURE.

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Summary: Book is about England, not Victoria, Canada.
Comment: This book is about England, not Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and should not be listed here.

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