The Little History Of Devon

Author : Suze Gardner
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750996891

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The Little History of Devon by Suze Gardner Pdf

Traditionally, Devon was seen as unimportant because of its distance from London and its bad roads – lesser, it was thought, than the historical capital or culturally rich home counties. How wrong could non-Devonians have been? The county is all about its splendid prehistoric and historic remains, its myths, and its maritime legacy. That's not to forget the tenacious people who have lived there for thousands of years: wreckers, misbehaving clergymen, eccentrics and determined women who bucked the trends. From stories of early man right up to modern times and every period in-between, Devon (and this book) has it all.

Author : Devon Clunis,Pearlene Clunis
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781460299142

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The Little Boy From Jamaica by Devon Clunis,Pearlene Clunis Pdf

To the young child holding this book in your hand. Do you believe someone just like you could become a history maker? I believe you can. Read this story and discover how Devon, a little boy from Jamaica, became a Canadian history maker. You will see that anything is possible and that dreams can come true. For Parents, Teachers and Everyone who cares for a Child There’s nothing like the inspiration to be drawn from a story of someone overcoming challenges and achieving the impossible, especially when that story involves a child. And no example sings so loudly as this one, about a little black boy growing up in rural Jamaica without electricity or indoor plumbing who would go on to become Canada’s first-ever black Chief of Police. In Devon Clunis’s inspiring tale, we find a shining illustration of how hope can lift a person above their conditions to the very height of their dreams. In the simple, welcoming language that ushers along this moving narrative, we learn about the simplicity of the life that marked Devon’s early years. When he was a little boy, Devon had no lights or power or running water in his house. Today, that same boy — now a man — holds an impressively prominent position in Canada’s law enforcement community and history. Through Devon’s story, readers will learn that hard work, help from others, and a powerful belief in yourself, are all essential elements in achieving truly spectacular things. The potential for greatness resides in all of us, just as they did little Devon. If we can each capitalize on this immense gift to the best of our abilities, think how far we can go toward making our world a better place.

Author : John Van der Kiste
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750953948

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The Little Book of Devon by John Van der Kiste Pdf

Do you know? Which MP was the first woman to take her seat in parliament? Who was the man they could not hang? Which member of the Beatles lost his temper at a famous Devon landmark? A compendium of fascinating information about Devon past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry, and royal visits. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Author : John Fisher
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750996884

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Devon and Cornwall's Oddest Historical Tales by John Fisher Pdf

The West Country's colourful past encompasses a pageant of historical figures and peculiar stories – from Lawrence of Arabia's flamboyant motorbike forays across Dartmoor and the terrifying account of a lion attack on the Exeter mail coach, to Devonian wives still being sold at auction until the 1900s and the unsolved mystery of the Devil's footprints at Dawlish. Here too lies the truth about the location of Arthur's Lyonesse, the devilish deeds of the murderous pirate queen of Penryn, and the Cornish knight who ordered his corpse to overlook St Mullion for eternity. All these tales and more can be found in this collection of amusing, surprising and downright odd true stories from Devon and Cornwall.

Author : Hope L. Bourne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Exmoor (England)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033712261

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A Little History of Exmoor by Hope L. Bourne Pdf

Author : Thomas Moore (writer on Devon.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590694737

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The history of Devonshire by Thomas Moore (writer on Devon.) Pdf

Author : Roger Raymond Sellman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1985-01
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : 0861147561

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Aspects of Devon History by Roger Raymond Sellman Pdf

Author : Stephen Hawking
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780345539137

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My Brief History by Stephen Hawking Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Stephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns his gaze inward for a revealing look at his own life and intellectual evolution. My Brief History recounts Stephen Hawking’s improbable journey, from his postwar London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photographs, this concise, witty, and candid account introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books: the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him Einstein; the jokester who once placed a bet with a colleague over the existence of a particular black hole; and the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of physics and cosmology. Writing with characteristic humility and humor, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of ALS at age twenty-one. Tracing his development as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onward through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time—one of the iconic books of the twentieth century. Clear-eyed, intimate, and wise, My Brief History opens a window for the rest of us into Hawking’s personal cosmos.

Author : Paul Wreyford
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750989435

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The Little History of Cornwall by Paul Wreyford Pdf

There is nothing 'little' about the history of Cornwall! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events the county has witnessed. Discover Henry VIII's plan to protect the county from invasion from Catholic Europe, the important development of tin mining on the north coast and the rise of seaside resorts all around the county. Take a journey through Cornwall's historic struggles and celebrations or jump in to the era of your choice to discover the who, what and why of Cornish history.

Author : Pearlene Clunis,Devon Clunis
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781525550416

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The Little Girl From Osoyoos by Pearlene Clunis,Devon Clunis Pdf

Encouraging readers to embrace the diversity of people in their community and world, The Little Girl from Osoyoos tells the story of a child living in small-town Canada who is exposed to the diversity of the world's cultures by visitors from across the globe, while also learning to appreciate Canada's Indigenous culture. Ultimately, she realizes that although clothing, language, and food preferences may differ, the important, defining aspects of humanity are shared by all. This delightful and engaging story will challenge readers of all ages to welcome and celebrate new friends from all over the world. It’s the second in a series of children’s books that will build an understanding of contemporary social issues, leading to an aware and sensitive generation of young adults.

Author : Mike Dean
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750994538

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The Little History of Somerset by Mike Dean Pdf

More than 400 million years ago, the oldest rocks in Somerset were formed. On those rocks, a county was built over thousands of years; from prehistoric man and Roman invasion, through a Pitchfork Rebellion and two world wars to where we are today. Revolution, wassailing, Templars and alchemists – all can be found in this friendly guide to Somerset's colourful history.

Author : William George Hoskins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Exeter
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039078808

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Two Thousand Years in Exeter by William George Hoskins Pdf

Author : Devon Clunis
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Jamaica
ISBN : 9781460299135

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The Little Boy From Jamaica by Devon Clunis Pdf

The author discusses his life in Jamaica, his life once he and his family moved to Winnipeg, becoming a police officer in the city, and then becoming Canada's first-ever black Chief of Police.

Author : John Kiste
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752492698

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Little Book of Cornwall by John Kiste Pdf

A compendium of fascinating information about Cornwall past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits.A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.Did You Know?In British law no officer or agent of the Crown, which includes both Westminster and the Anglican Church, can legally set foot upon Cornish soil without the express and joint permissions of the Duke of Cornwall and Cornwall’s Stannary Parliament.Dolly Pentreath (c. 1680–1777), is popularly regarded as the last true speaker of the Cornish language and her last words were reputedly ‘Me ne vidn cewsel Sawznek!’ (‘I don’t want to speak English!’).Penzance boasts the county’s only officially designated promenade, which extends for just over a mile from the town harbour to Newlyn.Founded in 1860 Warrens Bakery, a family-owned chain based in St Just in Penwith, supplies pasties to Fortnum & Mason.Cornwall’s flag is that of St Piran and shows a white cross which represents molten tin oozing out of a black rock which Piran used when building his fireplace.

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750995870

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The Little History of Bristol by Maurice Fells Pdf

No one knows for certain when Bristol was founded. What we do know is that for more than 1,000 years it has been at the centre of national and international history. From its earliest days Bristol's prosperity was linked to its port, with the importation of wine and tobacco and its involvement with the slave trade. In those days, explorers sailed from Bristol on epic voyages and discovered new lands. In more recent times its economy has been built on creative media and the aerospace industry, including the construction of Concorde, the world's first supersonic aircraft. From the Avon Gorge's formation, Iron Age settlers and Norman castle construction, to civil war, riots and bus boycotts, The Little History of Bristol is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.