The English Landscape: Its Character and Diversity

by Various, Richard Mabey (Contributor), Marina Warner (Contributor)

The English Landscape is a stunning volume of essays and photographs celebrating the breadth, diversity, and delicacy of the English countryside. A distinguished selection of writers such as the Duchess of Devonshire, Richard Mabey, Anna Parord, Christopher Lloyd, Robin Hanbury-Tenbison, Marina Warner, Dame Jennifer Jenkins, and David Bellamy pay homage to their favorite parts of the English landscape. Complete with color photographs and maps, The English Landscape will engage Anglophiles, travel enthusiasts, and literature buffs alike.

Genres: Travel, British Literature, Nonfiction

439 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

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Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The photographs are lovely, the writing varied and informative, and the maps somewhat useful. Together, they provide a good overview of the landscape of England.

[Eve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, provided details for specific part of England. There is one big map on the front that shows the division. It's interesting to know that each of those areas has a name of its own. The text is little bit dry, but I like the pictures and detailed map given, so definitely this is a book worth keeping.
As for printing quality, it's decent. The paper is thick and glossy. Some maps and pictures covers a whole page, but most are small. Still, I think there is something lacking. Perhaps, it's because this book is quite old.

[Ruth Kenyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Lots of little essays you can read and learn things from. Garienos has it and whenever I go to his house I read another chapter on another bit of the UK we have visited. I've been visiting for nearly 6 years and I still dipping into the book, just wish they would make a paperback.