The Little Book of the Isle of Wight - Hardcover

Toms, Jan

 
9780752458175: The Little Book of the Isle of Wight

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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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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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ISBN 10:  1837051623 ISBN 13:  9781837051625
Verlag: The History Press Ltd, 2025
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