WHITLOCK, Ralph THE LOST VILLAGES. Rural Life Between the Wars , London: Robert Hale, 1988.

Illustrated by Roger Pearce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 0709032811 Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, just a hint of rubbing at back top outer corner edge. 217pp, including Epilogue and Index. With 38 black-and-white photographs, 10 of them are full-page (old photographs of Pitton in its valley deep in the Wiltshire countryside), attractive line drawings on the title-page and at the start of each chapter, plus 2 maps. A unique social history of a way of life that prevailed for centuries which is now lost forever.. The author records lives that revolved around the cycle of the seasons, from the hardships of winter, through the busy routine of spring and summer, to the glorious climax of the harvest. (Book ref. 6971)  £19.00

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