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BOOKS on WALES
Information on most of the
books listed on this page was obtained from the Welsh Books Council,
and all books should all be available at most good booksellers. The name
of each book is followed by the name of its author, a brief description
of the book, the name of its publisher, the number of pages, its price
and its reference number. The list is divided into the following
sections:
. . and some maps that you may find useful when
visiting Fron Fawr in South West Wales:-
 OUTDOOR
LEISURE 35
North Pembrokeshire; 2.5 inch to mile
A leisure map with public rights
of way & tourist information.
LANDRANGER
145
Cardigan & Mynydd Preseli; 1.25
inch to the mile
All purpose map with public rights
of way & tourist information.
Travel
& Walking
- A
Complete Guide To South Wales; Roger Thomas. Information packed, illustrated A-Z travel guide
covering popular places of interest, hidden haunts, the best beaches
and scenic drives. Jarrold/Wales Tourist Board 79pp. £4.95.
0711709904.
- Eat
Well In Wales; Gilli Davies.
An expertly compiled independent guide for the hungry traveller.
Western Mail Books 216pp. £7.99. 1900477068
- Wales
- The Rough Guide; Mike Parker/Paul Whitfield. An enthusiastically candid, up-to-date
guidebook offering opinion, advise and practical information.
Penguin 483pp. £10.99. 1858280966
- Wales
Tourist Map.
The official map of Wales on a scale of 5 miles/8km = 1", showing
National Parks, places of interest, beaches and forests. Also
featuring some town plans and car tours. Jarrold/Wales Tourist
Board. £1.95.
- Heritage
Walks in Pembrokeshire. Sigma £6.95. 1-85058-633-0.
- Pub
Walks in Pembrokeshire. Sigma
£6.95. 1-85058-407-9.
- Family
Walks in Pembrokeshire.
Scarthin Books £5.95. 0-907758-75-4.
People
& Places
- A
Tour In Wales; Thomas
Pennant. An abridged, single volume version of three popular
late 18th century guidebooks. Carreg Gwalch 190pp. £5.75.
0863814735
- Wales
- The Lie Of The Land; Jeremy Moore/Nigel Jenkins. A compelling combination of stunning
photography and discerning text reflecting the changing face of
the Welsh landscape throughout the ages. Gomer 108pp.
£12.95. 1859025374
History
& Folklore
- Celtic
High Crosses Of Wales; John Sharkey. A comprehensive survey of all the Celtic Crosses
and decorated fragments in Wales. Carreg Gwalch 144pp.
£5.75. 086381491
- Folk
Tales Of Wales; Eirwen
Jones. A very popular collection of 30 folk tales from all parts
of Wales. First published in 1947. Gomer 135pp.
£3.95. 085088473X
- In
Search Of Owain Glyndwr; Chris Barber. An illustrated quest for the truth about the 15th
century independent Prince of Wales. Blorenge Books 224pp.
£11.95. 1872730078
- Myths
& Legends Of Wales; Tony Roberts. A varied selection of folk tales from all parts
of Wales. Abercastle 71pp. £2.75. 1872887023
- Owain
Glyndwr & The War Of Independence In The Welsh Borders; Geoffry Hodges. A meticulous study of the events and characters
involved in the bloody 15th century war with the English. Location
Press 228pp. £9.95. 18738272245
- The
Pagan Celts; Anne Ross.
A detailed, illustrated study of the origins, traditions and cultural
life of the Celtic people. John Jones Publishing 225pp.
£8.99. 1871083613
- Welsh
Tales For The Fireside; Lisa Lee. A delightful collection of six original folk stories,
with black and white illustrations. Gomer 101pp. £3.95.
1859025420
Pocket
Guides
- The
Customs And Traditions Of Wales; Trefor M Owen. A vivid, user friendly study of popular
culture in 19th century Wales. 136pp. £5.99.
0708311180
- The
History Of Wales; J Graham
Jones. A new edition of a best seller outlining the main events
and themes from the Stone Age to the 1990's. 184pp. £5.95.
07083114910
- The
Place Names Of Wales; Dafydd Johnston. An accessible guide to the meaning of Welsh
place names. 103pp. £4.95. 0708314589
- The
Welsh Language; Janet
Davies. A volume which traces the development of the oldest
living European language. 160pp. £5.99. 070831516X
Literature
- Five
Fields; Gillian Clarke.
A rich new collection of poetry engaging with the city is its diversity.
Caracnet 86pp. £6.95. 1857544013
- Making
It; Ric Hool. A
new collection of poetry that straddles the chasm between the urban
and the rural. The Collective Press 63pp. £5.95.
1899449450
- Selected
Poems; Robert Minhinnick.
A diverse selection of work published between 1978 and 1994, celebrating
close knit communities and wider perspectives. Carcanet 128pp.
£6.95. 1857543831
Language
- Linkword
Welsh; Dr Michael M Gruneberg.
A tried and tested method to mastering hundreds of useful words and
basic grammar by means of word association. Gomer 248pp.
£5.95. 1859022685
- 'Speak
Welsh'. An introduction to the Welsh language
combining a simple grammar, phrase book and dictionary; a consistent
best seller. John Jones Publishing 50pp. £2.99.
1871083001
- The
Welsh Learner's Dictionary; Heini Gruffudd. A new, modern learning aid featuring over 20,000
words and phrases, pronunciations and some grammar. Y Lolfa
320pp. £6.95. 0862433630
For
Young Readers
- Giant
Tales From Wales; Brenda
Wyn Jones. A translation from Welsh language of stories about
giants from all over Wales. Pont Books/Gomer 60pp. £4.50.
1859025889
- Gwion
And The Witch; Jenny Nimmo.
A retelling of one of Wales's best known legends with vivid illustrations.
Pont Books/Gomer 36pp. £3.95. 1859022944
- Sion
And The Bargain Bee; Jenny
Sullivan. A strikingly illustrated tale of fun and adventure.
Pont Books/Gomer 36pp. £3.95. 1859026214
- Stories
From Welsh History; Elisabeth
Sheppard-Jones. An enticing mix of fact and fiction and legend,
with illustrations. John Jones Publishing 64pp. £3.99.
1871083702
- The
Story Of Saint David; Sian Lewis. The life and work of the Patron Saint of Wales,
in words and pictures. Pont Books/Gomer 16pp. £2.50.
1859022308
- Stories
Of Wales; Elisabeth Sheppard-Jones.
A collection of forty one ageless tales from the Celtic heritage.
John Jones Publishing 182pp. £6.99. 1871083354
- Wonder
Tales Of Ancient Wales; Bernard Henderson/Stephen Jones. Fifteen wondrous Welsh folk
tales, first published in 1921, with reproductions of the original
illustrations. John Jones Publishing 212pp. £8.99.
1871083907
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