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Isle of Avalon

George Wingfield

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Wooden Books
16 October 2007

British & Irish history

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"Did Jesus really visit the Holy Isle of Avalon as a young man? And did Joseph of Arimathea really found the first church here too? Is King Arthur really buried with Guinevere in the Abbey grounds? In this small guide book, local historian George Wingfield unravels some of the mysteries of this ancient English spiritual centre, telling its story from prehistory up to the present day.

With rare old engravings and good walks around the town and its holy hills. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas."

By: George Wingfield
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 125mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781904263197
ISBN 10: 1904263194
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 16 October 2007
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active