Around the Channel Islands - Softcover

Rothwell, Catherine

 
9780750949583: Around the Channel Islands
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0750949589 ISBN 13: 9780750949583
Publisher: The History Press, 2008

Synopsis

Catherine Rothwell's "Around the Channel Islands" covers Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark. Detailed information on the islands from the late 1870s to the present day emerges through the medium of old postcards and photographs, each of which is fully annotated. Experienced local historian Catherine Rothwell presents an account daily life in the islands, trades and customs, historic events and leisure pursuits. Inevitably there have been numerous shipwrecks along the wildly beautiful coastline and other maritime aspects are covered including, of course, the struggle to gain a harvest from the sea. Famous residents from the past are remembered here: Victor Hugo, General Boulanger and the 'Jersery Lily' - Lillie Langtry. This will be a treasure trove of stunning photographs, informatively captioned by an author who loves these.

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About the Author

Catherine Rothwell was born in Manchester in 1921 and educated at Stand Grammar School and Manchester School of Librarianship. She has been writing for forty-five years and has over sixty books to her credit. She has strong links with the Channel Islands, though she now lives in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.

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Publisher
The History Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0750949589
ISBN 13 
9780750949583
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128