The Little Book of the Isle of Wight (Hardcover)

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The Little Book of the Isle of Wight (Hardcover)

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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.
Product Details ISBN: 9780752458175
ISBN-10: 0752458175
Publisher: The History Press
Publication Date: April 26th, 2011
Pages: 144
Language: English
Series: Little Book Of