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Embark on a captivating odyssey through Cornwall with Tim Hannigan's "The Granite Kingdom", shortlisted for the prestigious Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year Award 2024. In this meticulously crafted narrative, Hannigan traverses his native land on foot, from the verdant Tamar Valley to the windswept reaches of Penwith in the far west.
With the keen eye of a detective and the eloquence of a master storyteller, Hannigan peels back the layers of Cornwall's mythic persona. He scrutinises how writers, artists, and others have sculpted the popular image of this beloved region, deftly juxtaposing these romanticised notions against the tangible realities of Cornwall's landscapes, histories, and communities.
This literary expedition serves as a multifaceted gem: a vivid travelogue, an ode to Cornwall's rugged beauty, a treasure trove of historical insights, and a fearless examination of the complex tapestry of regional identity. "The Granite Kingdom" offers readers an illuminating journey through one of Britain's most cherished corners, as rich and enduring as the very stone that gives the book its name.
Book ISBN: | 9781801108850 |
Book Weight: | 324g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’