Name: Everyman's England By Victor Canning
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Everyman's England Summary

Everyman's England by Victor Canning

I travelled from King's Cross to Berwick-on-Tweed in a sleeper on the night express for no other reason than that I like to read in bed and, at the same time, feel that I am being rushed forward at a tremendous speed.

In this series of pen-portraits of England, commissioned by The Daily Mail in the 1930s, Victor Canning vividly conjures the pattern and colour of the 'great fabric of English Life' from Cumberland to Cornwall. His heartwarming, humorous and often irreverent observations of sleepy villages, pastoral scenes and busy industries provide a delightful insight into life between the wars.

Everyman's England Reviews

'Although the articles were written less than 80 years ago, it's striking just how much England has changed. In some respects the 30s appear very harsh, with great poverty. In other ways, that era had much to recommend ... What is amusing is Victor's forthright comments on aspects of 30s England, many of which would cause a newspaper editor to consult a lawyer before daring to publish... This charming book reminds us of a tougher but gentler era before even more horrors afflicted our green and pleasant land!' Sixtyplusurfers 'Whilst much necessarily possesses a nostalgic appeal for contemporary readers, Canning does capture the timeless appeal of many English destinations... all receiving the same wry humour and perceptive insight.' The Good Book Guide 'Although the articles were written less than 80 years ago, it's striking just how much England has changed. In some respects the 30s appear very harsh, with great poverty. In other ways, that era had much to recommend ... What is amusing is Victor's forthright comments on aspects of 30s England, many of which would cause a newspaper editor to consult a lawyer before daring to publish... This charming book reminds us of a tougher but gentler era before even more horrors afflicted our green and pleasant land!' Sixtyplusurfers ... a series of pen portraits of this green and pleasant land, first commissioned by the Daily Mail in the Thirties. Choice

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GOR003230532

ISBN 13

9781849531696

ISBN 10

1849531692

Title

Everyman's England by Victor Canning

Author

Victor Canning

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Octopus Publishing Group

Year published

20110801

Number of pages

224

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Everyman's England Victor Canning

Everyman's England by Victor Canning

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Everyman's England by Victor Canning

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