bluenancyhawaii's review against another edition
4.0
This book is the armchair archaeologist's dream! It's written in an enthusiastic, easy to understand voice that brings to life British Archaeological finds from across the ages. I added many must-see places to my travel list after reading, and look forward to finding out more. It feels appropriate for adults and teens with an interest in Britain and archaeology.
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
shanaqui's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
A whistle-stop tour of some of Britain's archaeological artefacts and sites. It's not all really "secret", since stuff like the Red Lady of Paviland Cave (not at all secret) and Stonehenge are included.
Still, fun read and lovely full-colour photographs. There were a few sites I didn't know about.
Still, fun read and lovely full-colour photographs. There were a few sites I didn't know about.
bookwoman37's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.25
This is an interesting travel guide through archaeological in Britain. The text is well written and informative. There are lots of wonderful illustrations. I learned a lot about early British History reading this book. I enjoyed my arm chair travels.
catebutler's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
4.0
If you have a young reader who is interested in history, this is a great book for them! I read this aloud with my boys, and we all enjoyed it! Great pictures, engaging, and the flow of the book keeps the reader engaged!
Discover more of Britain's treasures in this delightful read!
Discover more of Britain's treasures in this delightful read!
graypeape's review against another edition
5.0
Where my ancient British history nerds at? You want this book- it tells of ancient British artifacts, sites, treasures, and more, with tons of photos to illustrate what's being talked about. The locations are arranged geographically, starting in the North and working around clockwise to come back around to the top again, with a handy map at the beginning with all the locations marked, plus a timeline to help us pin down when things took place. The text is written in an engaging way, that relays the information in a way that's fun and interesting without feeling dry. A great book to snuggle up with on a cold afternoon!
#SecretBritain #NetGalley
#SecretBritain #NetGalley
magpiefox's review against another edition
4.0
This book is the armchair archaeologist's dream! It's written in an enthusiastic, easy to understand voice that brings to life British Archaeological finds from across the ages. I added many must-see places to my travel list after reading, and look forward to finding out more. It feels appropriate for adults and teens with an interest in Britain and archaeology.
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent book for an armchair travel, perfect for these times when we cannot travel.
I loved the amazing photos and discovered a lot of unknown to me places,. They are well described and I loved the style of writing.
An excellent book that made me wish to see these places in person.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I loved the amazing photos and discovered a lot of unknown to me places,. They are well described and I loved the style of writing.
An excellent book that made me wish to see these places in person.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
pqlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Secret Britain is a wonderful guide to (mostly) unknown sites in Britain - perfect for the traveler looking for historic sites.
amalia1985's review against another edition
5.0
‘’Every step you take in Britain treads on the past. A street now filled with shops and houses might once have been a royal palace. An anonymous farmer’s field glimpsed from a car window might have been borne witness to the last gasps of a bloody battle, an event so terrible the people swore it could never be forgotten. An eroded mound under a stand of trees might have been the holy of holies, a sacred place worth travelling weeks to reach, for generations of ancient people.
In the landscape and in overlooked museum cabinets, archaeological treasures of profound complexity wait to be noticed. When you stop and look, magic happens.’’
This book is an exciting journey to the mysteries of the past. Through breathtaking photos and vivid descriptions, we enter the realm of mystery in an ancient, mystical land. Pictish stones with inscriptions that have never been deciphered, the peculiar energy and dark past of Glastonbury Tor, the Green Man and his strange relatives. The creepy hooded figures on Hadrian’s Wall, the provocative Sheela Na Gig a.k.a the Naked Lady in A Church, the Cerne Abbas Giant, the cult of the Mother Goddesses that was lost into oblivion and so much more.
Walk in the ruins of the people of a very distant past. Stand on coronation stones. Marvel at beautiful jewellery and tales of power and decadence. Feel the haunting energy of Dartmoor, dance with witches and lost deities. For the past is never far away and this book is the finest time machine.
Many thanks to Frances Lincoln and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
My reviews can also be found on https://theopinionatedreaderblog.wordpress.com/
In the landscape and in overlooked museum cabinets, archaeological treasures of profound complexity wait to be noticed. When you stop and look, magic happens.’’
This book is an exciting journey to the mysteries of the past. Through breathtaking photos and vivid descriptions, we enter the realm of mystery in an ancient, mystical land. Pictish stones with inscriptions that have never been deciphered, the peculiar energy and dark past of Glastonbury Tor, the Green Man and his strange relatives. The creepy hooded figures on Hadrian’s Wall, the provocative Sheela Na Gig a.k.a the Naked Lady in A Church, the Cerne Abbas Giant, the cult of the Mother Goddesses that was lost into oblivion and so much more.
Walk in the ruins of the people of a very distant past. Stand on coronation stones. Marvel at beautiful jewellery and tales of power and decadence. Feel the haunting energy of Dartmoor, dance with witches and lost deities. For the past is never far away and this book is the finest time machine.
Many thanks to Frances Lincoln and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
My reviews can also be found on https://theopinionatedreaderblog.wordpress.com/