The Long Unwinding Road

A Journey Through the Heart of Wales

Marc P. Jones

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English

Calon
09 July 2024

British & Irish history; The natural world, country life & pets; Travel writing

The history and cultures of Wales via stops along the A470.

To see the whole of Wales, from cosmopolitan Cardiff in the south to the historic Victorian resorts of the north, there's one road that will take you all the way: the A470. This route, which traverses the country from end to end, winds its way through post-industrial valleys, agricultural landscapes, and stunning mountains, offers a chance to see Wales for what it is in the twenty-first century, in all its diversity.

In the company of Gwendoline, his trusty but ancient scooter, travel writer Marc P. Jones follows the long unwinding road of the A470 on a quest to discover what makes his homeland tick. Taking in the splendor, beauty, and rich history of the communities he visits, Jones explores what unites and divides the different regions and wonders how they can learn to understand each other better. One question, above all others, remains to be answered: will Gwendoline make it to the end of the road in one piece?

By: Marc P. Jones
Imprint: Calon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 21mm
ISBN: 9781915279583
ISBN 10: 1915279585
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 09 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Marc P. Jones is an editor and travel writer. Born in Cardiff, he lives in Hong Kong.

Reviews for The Long Unwinding Road: A Journey Through the Heart of Wales

""Marc P. Jones takes us on a journey through an ancient country in a very modern way. His love for his native Wales is deep, but not uncritical. And from the valleys in the south to the mountains of the north, he always allows local voices to come to the fore. Thoroughly enjoyable. What's the Welsh for 'Bravo'""?-- ""Steve Silk, BBC journalist and author of The Great North Road""