[Stones] Forthcoming Book

[The Wissers]

Congrats, Tim! What a wonderful accomplishment!

Nancy

Tim P wrote:
> For your information, my first book is now with The Publisher - I 
> believe it will be more likely out in October than August. I've not 
> had proofs yet - but the work is in production!
> http://www.landmarkpublishing.co.uk/roads-trackways-of-north-wales
>
> Of particular relevance to these lists is the inclusion of known 
> prehistoric routes in North Wales, and postulated routes on Anglesey - 
> hitherto ignored in that respect. I've endeavoured to put prehistory 
> as the starting point for British history (and not the Romans!), and 
> have undergirded later routes with reference to prehistoric features 
> where relevant. As we all know, there's a lot more to prehistory than 
> Stonehenge and Avebury (as fine and noteworthy as they are). Excepting 
> major road technology innovations, many routes remained the same for 
> millennia, I contend.
>
> /"This new historical study includes fresh information on Roman routes 
> on Anglesey; prehistoric trackway suggestions on Anglesey and on drove 
> routes across North Wales. Well illustrated with photographs and maps. 
> The intention is that the reader will never see moving in this 
> landscape in the same way again, the book will have unlocked for them 
> a land arguably unparalleled in its layering of stunning scenery, 
> history, archaeology, myths, legends, saints and stones – all using 
> and making roads and trackways, most of which are still with us in one 
> form or another today. Roads & Trackways of North Wales is not a 
> walking guide. It is, however, intended as a usable work, to be 
> employed in concert with maps as a catalyst for exploring and 
> understanding the landscape and routes./ "
>
> Historical and Geographical scope includes: prehistoric trackways, 
> Roman roads, pilgrimage roads, drove roads, up to and including 
> Turnpikes and Thomas Telford - from Barmouth to Welshpool northwards.
>
> Should there be any Facebook addicts out there, I have a dedicated 
> group at
> http://www.roadsandtrackwaysofnorthwales.org.uk
>
> All the best
>
> Tim
>
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