Reading the Landscape by Richard Muir

Reading the Landscape by Richard Muir

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A guide to understanding the ways in which the varied facets of the English landscape have been created. It aims to give insights into places previously taken for granted. The author describes the meanings of field patterns, woodlands, fortifications, villages and churches throughout the country.

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Reading the Landscape by Richard Muir

First published in 1984, this is a guide to understanding the ways in which the different facets of the English landscape have been created. It aims to give insights into places which might previously have been taken for granted. The author describes the meanings of field patterns, woodlands, fortifications, villages, churches, industrial relics, deserted settlements and the different regional building styles that can be found throughout the country. He also highlights the areas where our heritage is threatened and where conservation is most urgently needed. It is a book for those who want to learn more about the ways in which man and nature have joined forces to create the varied landscapes of England.
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ISBN 13 9780718100162
ISBN 10 0718100166
Title Reading the Landscape
Author Richard Muir
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1993-05-17
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.