Author
Travis, John F.
Title
The rise of the Devon seaside resorts 1750-1900
Publisher
University of Exeter press, 1993
The book offers a detailed analysis of the rise of tourism in both South and North Devon.
I used the book for writing my post “Writer’s Travel Guide: Lynton & Lynmouth”.
Author
Legh, Thomas
Title
Narrative of a Journey in Egypt and the Country Beyond The Cataracts, 1816
Publisher
Nabu Press, 2011
This is an original work of the traveller Thomas Legh. It takes you across the seas to Egypt. Be prepared for adventures involving crocodiles, excavations, the plague, near-asphyxiation in a cave and accusation of murder and black magic.
The book was one of the sources for my Writer’s Travel Guide post about Lyme Park.
Author
Fiona MacCarthy
Title
Byron, Life and Legend
Publisher
Faber & Faber; 2006
There are many books about Lord Byron, and when it comes to Mr Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know it certainly is helpful to tell the truth from the myth.
I have found Byron, Life and Legend accessible, well researched and entertaining. For her work, Ms MacCarthy used material from John Murray’s archive. She was one of the first biographers to have a closer look at Lord Byron’s relationship with men.
The book was one of the sources for my post about William Bankes.
Author
Dr Patricia Usick
Title
Adventures in Egypt and Nubia, the Travels of William John Bankes (1786-1855)
Publisher
David Brown Book Co; 2002
Dr Usick describes the extraordinary travels of Egyptologist William Bankes, and it is invaluable that she often quotes humorous parts from his correspondence. An incredible good read that provides an insight view into travelling and exploration in the early 19th century.
The book was one of the sources for my posts about William Bankes and about Thomas Legh .
Author
Sebba, Anne
Title
The Exiled Collector: William Bankes and the Making of an English Country House
Publisher
John Murray; 2005
A gripping book about William John Bankes, pioneer Egyptologist and renowned traveller. I loved reading about William’s adventures abroad and at home in England. Anne Sebba knows how to tell a good story. Her book is one of the sources of “Writer’s Travel Guide: Kingston Lacy”.
Author
National Trust
Title
Lyme Park
Publisher
National Trust, 1998
All you need to know about the building and alterations of the beautiful historic house Lyme Park. The book was helpful when doing research for my post “Writer’s Travel Guide: Lyme Park – An Austen Drama in its Own Right.“
