In Praise of Devon : A Guide to Its People, Places and Character Book

In Praise of Devon is an evocation of the unique character of the county and its people. In eloquent prose John Lane describes Devon's rivers, coastline, and moors; its towns, villages, and buildings; its beautiful images and objects, traditions and occupations; and gives intimate sketches of the lives and values of twenty Devonians, including farmers, a trawlerman, a doctor, a cook, the sculptor Peter Randall Page, potter Clive Bowen, and scientist James Lovelock. The text is complemented by 140 color plates: photographs, engravings, and old master paintings of the Devon countryside.