Sweden
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the towering spires of Stockholm's City Hall to the vast, silent forests of Lapland, Sweden by G. M. Ashby offers an enchanting portrait of a nation defined by its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and quietly industrious people. Part of the celebrated Lands and Peoples Series published by Adam and Charles Black, this volume presents a thorough and vivid survey of Sweden — its geography, history, customs, and national character — rendered with the authoritative clarity of a seasoned observer. Ashby's prose is precise yet evocative, blending documentary detail with genuine admiration for the Swedish way of life, illuminating everything from the country's Viking past to its modern social institutions. The text is complemented by four colour plates and a wealth of photographs that bring the country's dramatic scenery and architectural splendours to life. A work that instructs as much as it inspires, this volume leaves the reader with an irresistible urge to venture northward and witness Sweden's singular beauty firsthand.
Author: G. M. Ashby
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the towering spires of Stockholm's City Hall to the vast, silent forests of Lapland, Sweden by G. M. Ashby offers an enchanting portrait of a nation defined by its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and quietly industrious people. Part of the celebrated Lands and Peoples Series published by Adam and Charles Black, this volume presents a thorough and vivid survey of Sweden — its geography, history, customs, and national character — rendered with the authoritative clarity of a seasoned observer. Ashby's prose is precise yet evocative, blending documentary detail with genuine admiration for the Swedish way of life, illuminating everything from the country's Viking past to its modern social institutions. The text is complemented by four colour plates and a wealth of photographs that bring the country's dramatic scenery and architectural splendours to life. A work that instructs as much as it inspires, this volume leaves the reader with an irresistible urge to venture northward and witness Sweden's singular beauty firsthand.