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Miniature Railways by David Henshaw
22.99 NZD
Category: Hobbies | Series: Shire Library
There are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are parkland attractions, and some - such as the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch - are large commercial enterprises. They come in an array of gauges (from 5 inches up to 15 inches and sometimes beyond), b ...Show more
Route 66: The Mother Road by David Knudson
22.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing | Series: Shire Library
Begun in 1926 to connect Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 was the country's first major east-west thoroughfare. By 1930 it was an important route for both truckers and travellers alike, and in 1939 it became known as 'The Mother Road' thanks to John Steinbeck's classic "The Grapes of Wrath". Over the ye ...Show more
The Country Blacksmith by David McDougall
23.00 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Shire Library
The blacksmith was once crucial to village life, whether commissioned for the humblest repair, the most luxurious ironwork or even the odd anvil marriage. Occupying prime position in the village, the forge attracted custom from miles around and was a hive of industry and social interaction. David L. McD ...Show more
Whisky: The Industry and the Drink by Ted Bruning
24.99 NZD
Category: Wine, Beer and Spirits | Series: Shire Library
Back cover: A dram of fine scotch can transport us to Scotland - Highlands or Lowlands, coast or island - from anywhere in the world. This fully illustrated book looks at the ingredients and processes, the distilleries, the famous whiskies, and the wealth of colourful tales that make scotch whisky what ...Show more