Gordon Home

Broschiertes Buch

BEAUTIFUL BRITAIN-CAMBRIDGE

Beschreibung

This "Beautiful Britain¿Cambridge" book authored by Gordon Home, invites readers on a charming adventure through the picturesque town of Cambridge. In this literary exploration, Home unfolds the splendor and appeal of one in all England's most iconic academic and cultural facilities. As an esteemed creator, Home skillfully paints a brilliant portrait of Cambridge, delving into its wealthy history, architectural marvels, and highbrow legacy. The narrative transports readers alongside the cobbled streets, unveiling the grandeur of historic faculties, the tranquility of the River Cam, and the awe-inspiring systems that outline the metropolis's skyline. Home's prose is a delicate combo of admiration and detail, permitting readers to immerse themselves inside the particular environment that permeates Cambridge. The creator captures no longer simplest the bodily charm of the metropolis however also the spirit of highbrow pursuit that has flourished inside its hallowed halls for hundreds of years. "Beautiful Britain¿Cambridge" serves as a literary manual, supplying a nuanced and insightful exploration of Cambridge's cultural and educational importance. Gordon Home's eloquent storytelling and keen observations provide readers with a profound appreciation for the timeless splendor and scholarly legacy that make Cambridge an absolutely enthralling destination.

Autor

Gordon Cochrane Home was an English landscape painter, author, and illustrator who lived from July 25, 1878, until December 13, 1969. London is where Home first appeared. He was employed as an art editor by publishers A & C Black as well as "The Tatler" and "The King." After serving in France and North Africa as a Major in the Royal Army Service Corps from 1914 to 1920, he went on extensive travels throughout North Africa, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth. Home regularly showed at the Royal Academy and focused mostly on watercolor and pen and ink painting. In 1921, he participated in the Society of Graphic Art's inaugural annual exhibition. Home penned and illustrated numerous travel and historical fiction books for companies such as A & C Black and J M Dent.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 38
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 63g
• ISBN-13: 9789360468415
• ISBN-10: 936046841X
• Artikelnr.: 69898922