British author house museums and other memorials : a guide to sites in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales / Shirley Hoover Biggers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biggers, Shirley Hoover, 1936- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literary landmarks--Great Britain--Guidebooks.

Literary landmarks.

Authors, English--Homes and haunts--Great Britain--Guidebooks.

Authors, English.

Authors, Scottish--Homes and haunts--Scotland--Guidebooks.

Authors, Scottish.

Authors, Irish--Homes and haunts--Ireland--Guidebooks.

Authors, Irish.

Authors, Welsh--Homes and haunts--Wales--Guidebooks.

Authors, Welsh.

Literary museums--Great Britain--Guidebooks.

Literary museums.

Literary landmarks--Ireland--Guidebooks.

Literary museums--Ireland--Guidebooks.

Historic house museums--Great Britain--Guidebooks.

Historic house museums.

Historic house museums--Ireland--Guidebooks.

Great Britain--Guidebooks.

Great Britain.

Ireland--Guidebooks.

Ireland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (393 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The most celebrated authors of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are immortalized not only in their writing but also in the museums, libraries, and other memorials dedicated in their honor. Over 300 sites devoted to 40 authors are covered in this guide. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided to help the reader reach each site; telephone numbers, admission prices, and hours are also included for the traveler's convenience.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4766-0022-8