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Beautiful Somerset is a book showcasing photographically the stunning beauty of the counties of Somerset, North Somerset, and Bath and North East Somerset, plus the adjoining city of Bristol. Divided into six chapters, the first is a text-led overview of what this region is like, in terms of landscape, the natural environment, its towns, and the farming, fishing and tourism parts of its livelihood. Chapters 2 to 6 are photo-essays covering different parts of the county: The Mendips; The Levels; Exmoor; The Deep South; and finally Bristol and Bath. Being strongly photo-led, concentrating on the beauty of the region, and a short book, it is intended that Beautiful Somerset should appeal to anyone looking for a memento of time spent in the region, whether living there or visiting.

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Beautiful Dorset is a book that showcases photographically the most beautiful places in this southwest county. Divided into six chapters, the first is a mix of text and photos, the remainder a series of photo essays. Chapter 1 is a general introduction, describing the county’s landscape, wildlife, history, culture and tourism. Chapter 2 covers photographically urban Dorset, the towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Chapter 3 showcases the towns and countryside of inland east Dorset. Chapter 4’s photo essay focuses on the eastern half of the Jurassic Coast, plus the Purbeck area. Chapter 5 concentrates on the western half of the Jurassic Coast, including Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Chapter 6’s photo essay covers the inland parts of west Dorset, including Dorchester and Sherborne. Beautiful Dorset is the fourth in a series of Portrait of a County books, following on from Beautiful Devon, Beautiful Cornwall, Beautiful Somerset and Wild Southwest.

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This revised edition of Beautiful Cornwall continues the same photographic journey as the original book, though with the text fully updated and some of the images replaced with new photography. This book celebrates photographically the stunning beauty of the county of Cornwall.

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A new series of pocket-sized travel guides aimed at first-time travellers featuring an extended introduction to the natural history of the destination. In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights. The second section looks at the significant locations with information for each on plants and animals, cultural sites, interesting architecture, local food and customs, activities, entertainment and shopping opportunities. The final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay.

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Beautiful Cornwall is the second in a series of Portrait of a County books, following on from Beautiful Devon and Wild Southwest, published in 2018 and 2016, respectively. Beautiful Cornwall is a book photographically celebrating the stunning beauty of the county of Cornwall, the culmination of southwest England's rugged peninsula. Divided into five chapters, the first is a text-led overview of what Cornwall is like, in terms of landscape, the natural environment, its towns, and the farming, fishing and tourism parts of its livelihood. Chapters 2 to 5 are photo-essays covering different parts of the county: The East, North Cornwall and Bodmin Moor, South Cornwall, and the Far West (including the Scillies). Being strongly photo-led, concentrating on the beauty of Cornwall, and a short book, it is intended that Beautiful Cornwall should appeal to anyone looking for a memento of time spent in the county, whether living there or visiting.

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Beautiful Devon is a photographically led book, showcasing the beauty of the county of Devon, in southwest England. It is intended as a photographic memento of life in or a visit to Devon, covering many of the most well known visitor locations, such as Torbay, Plymouth, Clovelly and the beaches, plus Dartmoor, east Devon and Exmoor. Not just locations but also annual events are included, such as some of the agricultural shows, Plymouth's annual summer fireworks, Shaldon Water Carnival, and Ottery St Mary's Tar Barrels, to name just a few. The book's first chapter is mainly text, illustrated by some photos, giving an overview of Devon's landscape, environment and wildlife, along with some of its main cities and towns, plus overviews of the farming, fishing and tourism industries. The remaining four chapters are photoessays covering different parts of the county. Chapter 2 covers Exeter and east Devon, taking in the Topsham, Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Beer and Honiton areas. Chapter 3 covers the Riviera, reaching from Torbay to Plymouth, and taking in the Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth, Bantham, Salcombe and Plymouth areas. Chapter 4 covers Dartmoor and the heart of Devon, taking in many locations and views across the national park, plus landscapes, gardens and events in rural mid-Devon. Chapter 5 covers north Devon and the Devonian part of Exmoor, covering the village of Clovelly, the coast of the Hartland region, the estuary of the Taw and Torridge Rivers, the surfing beaches at Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe, the town of Ilfracombe, and the landscapes and coast of Exmoor, including Lynton and Lynmouth.

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A book about the wildlife and landscapes of southwest England, covering the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, richly illustrated with high quality photography. Written and photographed by Nigel Hicks.

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