Amazing and Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside

by Ruth Binney

"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside" explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones and carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods and woodland management of today, discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural England. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2011

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this wee book. Its full of interesting facts and tales, many you might have heard when growing up. What are fairy rings? What's behind the standing stones, ancient walls and mysterious carvings on the hill side? Where to make a wish, why the hares like to box in March and where to make a wish and why do birds dance the ballet in the sky? Everything you have ever wanted to know, however strange is in here. It's wonderfully funny, totally factual and so engrossing I couldn't put it down 'till I reached the end a couple of hours later. I mean haven't we all asked about the strange ecology of the mysterious cowpat!! Well worth a look.

[tinalouisereadsbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have received this book in my secret santa from work and it is right up my street. It is full of amazing facts about the countryside along with traditions and folklore. It explores things such as standing stones, fearie rings, wishes at stiles, the Witch of Wookey Hole and so mnay more. A quirky little book which can be picked up time and time again.

[Judi Mckay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little book to dip into for with interesting facts about the countryside, and it encouraged me to add a couple of things to my "must visit" list.
would've liked photographs to illustrate the items. I found myself googling things from every page

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and enjoyable book of facts about the English countryside.

[Amanda Witt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great compact book, with a page per topic, like plants, animals and insects to old folklore and how that developed

[Marvel]

Wrong book - don't know how to delete it. oOPS.