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The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks – a new book from Mark Rees

Mark Rees, author of "Ghosts of Wales", on his way to the Hay Festival.

I’m very pleased to announce that the title of my next book will be (drum roll, please!)… The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks!

The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks will squeeze around 300 amazing Welsh places, from world famous attractions to obscure hidden gems – like Chepstow Castle, pictured below – into one “little book”

Chepstow Castle features in the new book by Mark Rees

Anyone familiar with my previous book The Little Book of Welsh Culture will have a good idea of what to expect – this will be the same size, length and feel.

In fact, you could even call it a sequel of sorts and they’ll look like a matching pair on the book shelf.

This lovely new book will be in all good bookshops November 2018, just in time for Christmas so you’ll have no trouble thinking of what to buy that tricky relative this year!

Here’s the blurb from the publisher:

The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks

Published November 2018, The History Press

From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales’ most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions.

Experience the country’s immense history, from the breathtaking World Heritage Sites to the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the countless castles, secluded beaches, mystical rivers and hidden gems which can be found across the land.

This handy book can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cymru.

Click here to order The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks by Mark Rees

What about The Little Book of Welsh Culture?

The Little Book of Welsh Culture by Mark Rees

The Little Book of Welsh Culture was published in 2016, and could be seen as an early precursor to these future titles.

It remains in print and is available to buy now from all good bookshops and online, and here’s the publisher’s blurb for this one:

The Little Book of Welsh Culture

Published 2016, The History Press

The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, exploring the rich history of its literature, festivals, performing arts, visual arts and music, and unearthing some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.

Crammed full of myths, traditions, birthplaces and personalities, experience the country’s immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving film location for big-screen blockbusters.

Discover the truth behind the druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas’ infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise.

Click here to order The Little Book of Welsh Culture by Mark Rees