From the North Foreland to Penzance

Name: From the North Foreland to Penzance
Author: Clive Holland

By Clive Holland

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A richly illustrated travel-and-local-history survey of the southern English coast that visits the region’s principal harbours and seaports, offering picturesque descriptions, historical anecdotes, and maritime lore. The narrative emphasizes coastal scenery and the romance of naval encounters, wrecking, smuggling, and everyday life shaped by sea breezes, while explicitly avoiding technical sailing instructions. Organized into chapters treating individual ports and stretches of shoreline, it blends on-site observation with research in local records and earlier histories and is complemented by numerous coastal views rendered by an experienced marine artist.

About the Author

Clive Holland

Clive Holland was a British author known for his travel writing and cultural observations. His works often explore the landscapes and people of various regions, providing readers with vivid descriptions and insights. Among his notable titles is "From the North Foreland to Penzance," which captures the charm of the English coastline. Holland also delved into international themes in "My Japanese Wife: A Japanese Idyl," reflecting on his experiences in Japan. His writings contribute to the literary heritage of travel literature, offering a blend of personal narrative and geographical exploration.