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Surprising stories about the personal lives of English monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth II. This book journeys through centuries of history to of...
Lore, Legend, Fact and Fiction
A fascinating collection of animal and plant truths, tales, and traditions from the author of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life. Trying...
This collection of light-hearted sayings, aphorisms and traditional wisdom mixes a variety of subjects, such as science, gardening, health, cooking an...
This is a unique and charming collection of cooking and kitchen-based sayings, proverbs and country wisdom. Containing the familiar and the unfamiliar...
The Wisdom and Wonder of Plants and Flowers Revealed
From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to p...
The Wisdom and Wonder of Animals Revealed
What makes owls wise and foxes sly? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and why do serpents symbolize evil? This survey of legends, folk tales...
Traditional Advice and Old Country Ways
If you've ever wondered whether carrots improve your vision (they do) and why elephants have great memories, consult A Word to the Wise. You'll discov...
Traditional Advice and Whether It Works Today
Contains generations of advice on simple ways to run an environmentally-friendly home, based around well-known, and not-so-well-known, sayings. Everyo...
This charming guide to the world of the English country house reveals all the essential hints and tips for living in and running a great house, whethe...
An enthralling book that not only satisfies our fascination for lost wisdom of our ancestors but also indulges the British obsession with the weather....
Why should you throw washing-up water on lilies? Will gravel deter slugs and snails? Why is water the life and soul of the garden? Does a wet summer b...
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Fun facts about rural England, including lost villages, where to find orchids and fossils, the lives of shepherds, and the truth behind crop circles. ...
Three Great Books Packed with Intriguing Facts and Top Tips
A collection of generations of advice, old wives' tales, proverbs and country wisdom. It features tips and advice on a range of subjects; from cooking...
Offers health tips, kitchen tricks, gardening know-how, and even predicting the weather. Helping to discover that it's never too late to learn from ex...
Behind Closed Doors
PLACES & PEOPLES: GENERAL INTEREST. "Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside" explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions...
Verdicts on the Garden's Friends and Foes
FRUIT & VEGETABLES. Getting an allotment into shape and keeping it that way is a challenge. This excellent guide is all about the experience of having...
Everything You Need for a Successful Allotment
Exploring the Meaning and Magic of Numbers from Lucky 7 to 1001 Nights
Ruth Binney explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the sta...
The Hidden Wonders of the World of Flowers Revealed