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ENGLAND THEIR ENGLAND

ENGLAND THEIR ENGLAND

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Macdonell's much-loved story of a young Scot from Aberdeenshire who comes to London inspired by the desire to write a book on the English character and characteristics. To collect material for the book he engages upon a round of fashionable drinks parties, attends a cricket match, has a day's golf at a club in the smart suburbs, and spends time in Buckinghamshire learning about village life.

Paperback. 8vo. 250pp. Good condition.

Date
1962
Publisher
Macmillan
Author
Archibald Gordon MACDONELL

£5.00 (Code: 88507)

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