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A re-issue of one of the great travel books of all time: H. V. Morton's famous and much-loved travelogue of England. Written in the early days of the motorcar, this is an enduringly charming and fascinating account of H. V. Morton's peregrinations around the hamlets, villages and towns of England in the 1920s. 'I have gone round England like a magpie' he writes, 'picking up the bright things that please me'. He does so throughout with affectionate wit, whether they be snapshots of ruined gothic arches at Glastonbury or the engaging chatter of Norfolk farmers bartering for cigars. Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order. "The master of his genre, often imitated but never matched. His books are genuine classics" Jan Morris In Search of England was featured in BBC4's The Joy of Motoring. About the author: A Fleet Street reporter, H. V. Morton (1892-1979) fought in the First World War and was present at the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb. One of the century's most popular travel writers, he published travelogues from Spain, Italy and the Middle East as well as the famous series on the British Isles. After the Second World War Morton moved to a farm in South Africa, where he died. Purchasing In Search of England: if you would like information about purchasing this title please email sales@methuen.co.uk Thank you. Rights and Permissions Information: Please note that H. V. Morton's works are in copyright and that ALL rights in Morton's works (including translation rights) are handled by Methuen. Enquiries about H. V. Morton's works should be sent by email to rights@methuen.com (or by fax to: 020 7828 1244) in the first instance.
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