Clarissa's England: A gamely gallop through the English counties by Clarissa Dic

Description: Clarissa's England by Clarissa Dickson Wright Bestselling author of Spilling the Beans, takes her personal journey around the different regions of England FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The quintessential Englishwoman Clarissa Dickson Wright takes us on a personal journey through the country of her birth. From Cornwall to Cumbria, Norfolk to Northumbria she brings her extraordinary knowledge, huge passion, forthright opinions and inimitable wit to the distinctive history and regional character of every corner of England. In her cornucopia of local knowledge she reveals, for example, how Boudicca was the original Essex girl, that Lincolnshire has a coriander crop second only in size to Indias, and just why a Cornish pasty should never contain carrots. As much an entertaining narrative as it is a travel companion, Clarissas England will amuse, enlighten, surprise and delight all those who read it. Notes Paperback edition of Dickson Wrights personal journey through the country of her birth, this follows the success of Two Fat Ladies and Spilling The Beans. From Cornwell to Cumbria, Norfolk to Northumbria, she brings her extraordinary knowledge, huge passion, forthright opinions and inimitable wit to the history and regional character of every corner of England. Author Biography Clarissa Dickson Wright found fame alongside Jennifer Paterson as one half of the much-loved TV cooking partnership Two Fat Ladies. She is the author of the memoir SPILLING THE BEANS as well as many cookery books including THE GAME COOKBOOK and, most recently, POTTY - her one-pot cookbook. She is also a passionate supporter of the Countryside Alliance and of rural life. She lives a little in London but mostly in Scotland. Review An appetising, adventurous ramble around the country thats a book for any traveller, or simply an entertaining armchair companion - The Good Book Guide 2013Her engaging county-by-county ramble is seasoned with memories, snatches of poetry and salty opinion... The books idiosyncratic historical detours are reminiscent of 1066 and All That - iAn appetising, adventurous ramble around the country thats a book for any traveller, or simply an entertaining armchair companion - The Good Book Guide 2013Her engaging county-by-county ramble is seasoned with memories, snatches of poetry and salty opinion... The books idiosyncratic historical detours are reminiscent of 1066 and All That - i Promotional Bestselling author of Spilling the Beans, takes her personal journey around the different regions of England Long Description The quintessential Englishwoman Clarissa Dickson Wright takes us on a personal journey through the country of her birth. From Cornwall to Cumbria, Norfolk to Northumbria she brings her extraordinary knowledge, huge passion, forthright opinions and inimitable wit to the distinctive history and regional character of every corner of England. In her cornucopia of local knowledge she reveals, for example, how Boudicca was the original Essex girl, that Lincolnshire has a coriander crop second only in size to Indias, and just why a Cornish pasty should never contain carrots. As much an entertaining narrative as it is a travel companion, Clarissas England will amuse, enlighten, surprise and delight all those who read it. Review Quote Her engaging county-by-county ramble is seasoned with memories, snatches of poetry and salty opinion... The books idiosyncratic historical detours are reminiscent of 1066 and All That Promotional "Headline" Bestselling author of Spilling the Beans , takes her personal journey around the different regions of England Description for Sales People Clarissa Dickson Wright is the quintessential Englishwoman known for her love of countryside, cooking and English pursuits. Description for Press or Other Media Bestselling author of Spilling the Beans , takes her personal journey around the different regions of England The quintessential Englishwoman Clarissa Dickson Wright, one of the Two Fat Ladies and author of Spilling the Details ISBN144472911X Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 144472911X ISBN-13 9781444729115 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 432 Imprint Hodder Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942 Short Title CLARISSAS ENGLAND Illustrations 1 x 8pp colour section Subtitle A gamely gallop through the English counties UK Release Date 2013-05-09 Author Clarissa Dickson Wright Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Publication Date 2013-05-09 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-06-10 AU Release Date 2013-06-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136440855;

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