The Little Book of the Isle of Wight
Did you know? A new species of cat-like dinosaur, yet to be named, was discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1988.Darwin began his world famous ‘On the Origin of the Species' while staying at the Kings Head Hotel.There are 21 tourists to every Island resident.The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island’s most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down.
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The Little Book of the Isle of Wight
Did you know? A new species of cat-like dinosaur, yet to be named, was discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1988.Darwin began his world famous ‘On the Origin of the Species' while staying at the Kings Head Hotel.There are 21 tourists to every Island resident.The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island’s most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down.
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The Little Book of the Isle of Wight

The Little Book of the Isle of Wight

by Jan Toms
The Little Book of the Isle of Wight

The Little Book of the Isle of Wight

by Jan Toms

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Overview

Did you know? A new species of cat-like dinosaur, yet to be named, was discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1988.Darwin began his world famous ‘On the Origin of the Species' while staying at the Kings Head Hotel.There are 21 tourists to every Island resident.The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island’s most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780752458175
Publisher: The History Press
Publication date: 04/26/2011
Series: Little Book Of
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jan Toms is descended from a long line Islanders. She has published 11 novels under the name of Janet Mary Tomson; her novels often set on the Isle of Wight. She writes regular historical features for the magazine Island Life and has produced more than 50 articles for the online magazine Suite 101.

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