Who"s Buried Where in England (Guides)
From Arthur and Guinevere, Dickens and Austen to Pochahontas, Florence Nightingale, and Robin Hood, this is an engrossing guide to the final resting places of the most illustrious figures in English history. With 90 b/w photos. England"s history has a romantic appeal that is matched by few other nations. For those who are drawn to see the final resting places of those men and women who shaped England"s past, Who"s Buried Where in England is a fascinating companion. Arranged in eight sections, there are hundreds of entries on: Sovereigns; Royal Consorts and Nobles; Statesmen, Politicians, and Warriors; Churchmen, Philosophers, Lawyers, and Scholars; Scientists, Doctors, and Businessmen; Authors, Playwrights, and Poets; Actors, Artists, and Musicians; and Explorers, Sportsmen, Heroines, and Criminals. Who"s Buried Where in England also includes a generous selection of photos as well as a geographical county-by-county checklist for the traveler. 352 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 90 b/w photos