Paperback | 48 pages | 150 x 120mm
Publication March 2013
The Pocket Wales series provides a compact but surprisingly detailed guide to a small but remarkable nation. Celebrating its spectacular physical beauty, rich and turbulent history, unique architectural heritage, diverse cuisine and varied wildlife and geology, these books will take you to the very heart of Wales.
Choose from:
Coast Wales – ISBN 9781905582198
From the modern sophistication of Cardiff Bay to the Victorian splendour of Llandudno; the limestone cliffs of Glamorgan Heritage Coast to the sands of Newgale in Pembrokeshire, Wales's shoreline offers a dramatic range of contrasts. With stirring illustrations and revealing captions, Coast Wales celebrates the nation's coastal landscape, heritage and wildlife.
Landscape Wales – ISBN 9781905582259
Powerful images take you to many inspiring locations around Wales – from the glacial valley of Nant Gwynant and the gentle stream at Fairy Glen to the sand dunes of Cardigan Bay and the mining valley of Rhondda Fawr. This book is a celebration of stunning locations, breathtaking photography and informative captions.
Castles of Wales – ISBN 9781905582266
From the earliest stone fortifications at Chepstow, to the 19thcentury folly of Castell Coch; from the splendour of Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Conwy and Harlech to the spectacular ruins of Carreg Cennen, Wales boats a stunning array of castles. This book commemorates a nation's remarkable architectural heritage.
Mountain Wales – ISBN 9781905582280
There are some 19 mountain ranges packed within Wales's modest 20,000 square kilometres, amounting to hundreds of peaks – some famous and well-trodden, but many more unspoilt and waiting to be discovered. With powerful images and informative captions Mountains Wales offers a tantalising taste of the nation's breathtaking upland landscape.
Flavours of Wales – ISBN 9781905582792
A collection of 15 recipes exploring the history, produce and techniques of traditional Welsh cuisine. From traditional Welsh Cakes to Salmon Bread and Butter Pudding these easy to follow recipes allow you to discover a true taste of Wales. Beautifully illustrated, with notes on key ingredients.