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Ben Fogle - English, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

English

A Story of Marmite, Queuing and Weather

Av Ben Fogle

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Beskrivning
What makes the English English? Is it their eccentricity, their passionate love (or, indeed, hatred) of Marmite – or is it something less easily defined? Beginning at the top of a muddy Gloucestershire slope at the Coopers Hill cheese-rolling contest and traversing a landscape of lawns and queues, coastlines and sporting arenas, Ben Fogle takes us on a journey through the peculiarly English: a country of wax jackets, cricket, boat races and jellied eels, by way of national treasures such as the shipping forecast, fish and chips and the Wellington boot. Not to mention the Dunkirk spirit of relentless optimism in the face of adversity, be it the heroic failure of Captain Scott’s doomed Antarctic expedition, or simply the perennial hope for better weather.The archetypal Englishman – lover of labradors and Land Rovers yet holder of two passports – Ben applauds all things quintessentially English while also paying tribute to the history, culture and ideas adopted with such gusto that they have become part of the fabric of the country. Written with Ben’s trademark warmth and wit, this is a light-hearted yet touching tribute to all things English.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2018-04-19
  • Mått: 130 x 198 x 30 mm
  • Vikt: 227 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 304
  • Förlag: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008222284
  • Miljömärkning: Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.
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Ben Fogle is the quintessential Englishman. An explorer, he loves Marmite and dogs. He owns far too many wax jackets and Wellington boots and he loves to grumble about the weather. He often apologises and can be found at the back of most queues. He had wonky teeth until the dentist sorted them out. He drives an old Land Rover and eats fish and chips. He never travels without some English tea. He lives in London with his wife Marina, his two children Ludo and Iona and his beloved black Labrador, Storm (of course).

Recensioner i media

‘A pleasant and lyrical read’ Guardian‘Written with wit and affection, this light-hearted, yetstirring narrative entertains and inspires with equal measure’ Countryside MagazinePraise for Ben Fogle:‘Funny, entertaining and really rather inspiring, too’ Daily Mail'A great escapade told with refreshing frankness' Independent on Sunday‘Passionate and well-researched’ Tatler‘Fogle's typical adventure-style storytelling keeps the narrative light and entertaining’ Independent

Betyg & recensioner

2 recensioner, genomsnitt 4.5/5

  1. 5/5 M.Levy

    Helt underbar bok för alla som älskar det som är Engelskt. Ben skriver mycket bra och har lyckats att fånga det essentiella.

  2. 4/5 Annette

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