Journey Through Britain (paperback)

David St John Thomas

In his 'thinking traveller's tour', David St John Thomas journeys by rail and 'Little Car' around Britain, exploring the fascinating and diverse character of Britain today. He reflects on Britain, Britishness, the British people and how they have changed, not always for the worse, over the fifty-odd years he has known them as an author and a publisher. Taking in places as various as beaches, mountain moors, industrial and early Christian sites, great hotels, art galleries, canals and cycleways, meeting people – famous ones, friends, gardeners, railwaymen, craftsmen, bus conductors – who enrich his journey with their stories and observations, and drawing on literature and history, he discovers the true heartbeat of the country. The result is a narrative that surprises, amuses and engages, as well as offering a treasure trove of facts, anecdotes and new perspectives on this extraordinary nation.

About the Author:
David St John Thomas established and ran for thirty years the renowned Devon publishing house David & Charles. He has written over twenty-five books on a variety of subjects. Over a million copies of his books are in print. He runs a charitable trust which benefits from the sale of every book.

240 x 160mm | paperback | 700pp