Consider England.

144 p. : ill. ; 25 x 20 cm. What is it that makes England English? What are the quintessentially English qualities? The author makes no claim to have discovered the definitive answer, but suggests that, "like a golden thread that is only visible when the sun shines on it, that which is most precious to the English is that which is commonly taken for granted". This book invites a reappraisal. The book suggests that qualities which have been very dear to the English over the ages, even though they have been covered over from time to time, are freedom, justice and truth. These qualities have found their expression in the development of the language, with its innate rhythms and simple structures, embodied in a literary tradition of extraordinary variety and richness. They are evident in the tenets of the Common Law and the unwritten constitution of a free nation. They may be traced through a spiritual heritage distinct from dogma and sectarian bigotry. There is also a reminder of the part man has played in shaping the beauty of the countryside, a landscape that reflects the English character. The text is accompanied by 90 of Valerie Petts's paintings in that most English of art media, the watercolour. Together, word and picture celebrate the beauty and character of both rural and urban England, and invite readers to consider the English nation anew. Legatura editoriale, coperta in cartone rigido telato di colore verde con impresso il titolo in oro al dorso, muto il piatto. Sovraccoperta illustrata a colori in carta patinata lucida con alette. All'interno numerose illustrazioni in b/n e a colori. Dedica autogr. dell'autrice Linda Proud nell'anteporta, firme autogr. dell'autrici nel frontespizio. Codice libreria 3331.