Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Wales takes you on an absorbing journey around Wales to unearth the adventures, inventions, legends, firsts and birthplaces that have shaped the unique history of Wales. From the ancient mines of the Great Orme to the Severn crossing, the tsunami of the 1600s to the Turlough Lake, from bog snorkelling to Tom Jones' phone box, this intriguing compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into the Land of Song and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of this remarkable country. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

About the Author
Alison Jenkins is a best-selling author, having published numerous books with leading publishers such as Quarto, Reader's Digest, Metro, Ivy Press and Andrews McMeel. Alison grew up in Llanelli in Carmarthen and is interested in all facets of Welsh history and culture.


Book Information
ISBN 9781910821329
Author Alison Jenkins
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Rydon Publishing
Publisher Rydon Publishing