The Bath Book of Days (Book Of Days Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- Taking you through the year day by day, The Bath Book of Days contains quirky and important episodes from the city’s rich and colourful history. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book includes a plethora of historical events such as the building of the Royal Crescent and William Herschel’s discovery of the planet Uranus from his Bath observatory; as well as comical tales such as the calamitous balloon voyage of ‘aeronaut’ Joseph Simmons and the exploits of the mysterious door-knocker thief. Featuring events from the Roman period right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britain’s most iconic cities and will delight residents and visitors alike.
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780750951746
- Publisher:
- The History Press Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 04/22/20
- Copyrighted By:
- D G Amphlett
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.