The Polite Tourist : A History of Country House Visiting
Author(s): Adrian Tinniswood
Country house visiting is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities. It is, moreover, an activity that can boast a surprisingly long history. This book examines how the idea of a national heritage has developed over the last five centuries.
1998, Second edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine, unclipped d/w.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : The National Trust
- : The National Trust
- : 1.177
- : 01 September 1998
- : 246mm X 222mm X 24mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 70 colour and 30 b&w illustrations
- : 224
- : 942
- : New edition
- : Hardback
- : Adrian Tinniswood