The Rambler's Country Companion

Bounty Books, London, 2011. Facsimile edition of a 1950's book originally published as The Wayfarer's Book. Book condition: fine - very small indentation to rear cover at hinge. Dust jacket condition: very good. Unclipped, small closed tear (approx 1.5cms) at upper of front and a small perforation (approx 4mm) to rear cover at hinge sorresponding with the small indentation to the book. This is a treasure trove of history, folklore and customs. The perfect book for everyone who loves the great outdoors. From hop picking in Kent to standing stones in Wiltshire, from ancient crosses in Northumbria to archery in Edinburgh, and from bridges in Monmouthshire to country rhymes from around the British Isles, this little gem of a book will help you understand, and enjoy, the countryside around you. Originally published in the 1950's by ward Lock, this is a charming guide to the churches, cottages, trades and pastimes walkers may encounter in the countryside.