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Title: The Channel Islands

Series Title: Beautiful Britain

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Channel Islands" by Joseph E. Morris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the rich cultural and geographical tapestry of the Channel Islands, particularly focusing on Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and the lesser islands. Morris aims to illuminate the unique blend of English and French influences that characterize these islands while exploring their landscapes, historical significance, and local customs. In this comprehensive exploration, Morris takes readers through various chapters dedicated to individual islands, starting with Jersey and continuing through Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark. Each chapter offers detailed descriptions of the islands' natural beauty, historical sites, and notable events, such as the siege of Mont Orgueil Castle and the treacherous navigation of the surrounding seas. The book highlights significant figures and anecdotes from the islands' past, including stories of feudal lords, religious conflicts, and artistic pursuits, ultimately portraying the Channel Islands as a fascinating intersection of history, culture, and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morris, Joseph E. (Joseph Ernest)

EBook No.: 42495

Published: Apr 8, 2013

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Channel Islands

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Channel Islands

Series Title: Beautiful Britain

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Channel Islands" by Joseph E. Morris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the rich cultural and geographical tapestry of the Channel Islands, particularly focusing on Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and the lesser islands. Morris aims to illuminate the unique blend of English and French influences that characterize these islands while exploring their landscapes, historical significance, and local customs. In this comprehensive exploration, Morris takes readers through various chapters dedicated to individual islands, starting with Jersey and continuing through Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark. Each chapter offers detailed descriptions of the islands' natural beauty, historical sites, and notable events, such as the siege of Mont Orgueil Castle and the treacherous navigation of the surrounding seas. The book highlights significant figures and anecdotes from the islands' past, including stories of feudal lords, religious conflicts, and artistic pursuits, ultimately portraying the Channel Islands as a fascinating intersection of history, culture, and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morris, Joseph E. (Joseph Ernest)

EBook No.: 42495

Published: Apr 8, 2013

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Channel Islands

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.