Robin Whiteman Bücher

Die historische Welt des mittelalterlichen Benediktinermönchs, Heilkräuterexperten und Detektivs Bruder Cadfael ist das Wales und England zur Zeit der turbulenten Herrschaft König Stephens in 12. Jahrhundert. Die zahlreichen Romane, die Ellis Peters über den vielseitig begabten Cadfael geschrieben hat, sind Meisterwerke mit einer höchst gelungenen Mischung aus historischen Fakten und literarischem Erfindungsreichtum. Die Romane bilden einen Mikrokosmos, der derart geschickt gewebt ist, daß das detektivische Gespür der Leser in ähnlicher Weise gefordert ist wie das des Helden selbst. Doch Cadfael-Fans sind unglaublich neugierig… Dieses nützliche Nachschlagewerk – eine Enzyklopädie der historischen Figuren, Orte, Pflanzen und aller wichtigen mittelalterlichen Begriffe – ist ein Muß für alle Bruder Cadfael-Experten, die noch mehr erfahren wollen, und natürlich für all diejenigen, die diese Welt gerade erst betreten haben. Mit einer Einleitung von Ellis Peters

Deep in the heart of England lie lush pasturelands and gentle rolling hills that stretch from Shrewsbury to Gloucester, and from the Welsh borders to Stratford-upon-Avon. This region has seen more passion and spilt more blood than any other area of the kingdom; poets have celebrated its legends, farmers blessed its fertility, and industrialists exploited its mineral resources. Discover it for yourself, with its cottages, ancient villages, elegant spa towns, great cathedrals, impressive fortresses, stately homes, and historic manors.

This book will cover the Border Country that stretches from the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth in the west to the North Sea in the east, and from the Scottish Border in the north to the northern extremities of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in the south.The area was very active during the Industrial Revolution, but much of the diverse landscape - waterfalls, forests, moorlands etc. remains unspoiled because of its remoteness. As one of the great centres of Christianity in England, the region is celebrated for its ecclesiastical treasures, whilst the large number of castles, strongholds and fortifications reflects centuries of border warfare.

From Penzance to Penrith, Talbot and Whiteman explore the country, region by region, documenting landmarks and scenery. Col illus, quarto.

England's foremost landscape photographer-authors take you through a breathtaking visual tour of every region that helps you see as never before the amazing variety of the country's natural beauty. Leave behind the crowded cities and busy highways, and go beyond the tour-guide villages and plowed-under farmlands, to see England as a series of beautifully unfolding landscapes, the way its earliest arrivals must have seen it, from the broads of East Anglia to the fells of the Lake District, and from the granite tors in Cornwall to the rolling downs of the Southeast. In 130 color photographs, many oversized and double-spread, gorgeous displays of natural heritage, tradition, and culture highlight what gives each region a distinct and unique sense of place.

A companion to the novels set in the 12th century featuring Brother Cadfael, the Welsh monk and herbalist of Shrewsbury Abbey, who uses his powers of deduction to solve murder mysteries. This is a guide to the characters, locations, plants, herbs and medieval terms that appear in the novels.

Covering Devon, Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor, this book presents a land of ancient villages, historic houses, haunting archaeological remains and breathtaking scenery. This is the legendary realm of King Arthur, the haunt of smugglers and an area which has inspired many artists and writers.

Traces the nearly hundred mile course of the Avon River, and describes points of interest along the way

The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in Britain. A source of inspiration for both writers and painters, the Lake District became a popular area for visitors from as early as the 18th century. This collection of photographs celebrates the beauty of this area.