The Big Book of the UK: Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United Kingdom

ISBN-13: 9780241382608 / Angielski

Imogen Russell Williams

Opis

Welcome... Failte... Croeso... Wylcome... to the United Kingdom! The Great British and Northern Irish Book introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest. Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.