Reviews for A History of the Dowlais Ironworks, 1759-1936

The average rating for A History of the Dowlais Ironworks, 1759-1936 based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-07-24 00:00:00 Julie Sander 'Rebecca's World' was my favourite book as a child. I spent many evenings staring at the stars and willing myself to be transported, like Rebecca, to a more colourful world... Unfortunately mother dearest didn't approve of my choice of literature and my book mysteriously disappeared after about the tenth reading. I've spent many years looking for an affordable copy until my husband bought my current copy as a present (and yes, it was expensive!) Now, over 35 years later, this book doesn't disappoint. The characters are so vivid they're still jumping off the page at me. The plot is superbly thought out, well balanced and brimming with wit. This is 'off the wall' imagination at its very best and, like all the best children's books, equally enjoyable as an adult.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-01-21 00:00:00 Songseen Susevi When I am Queen I will decree that this book be brought back into print and a copy given to every schoolchild in the country and never mind the budget deficit. It's an exciting, humorous sci-fi/fantasy adventure with a female lead, quirky sidekicks, scary baddies, and a nice, understated environmental message to boot, and it's just as entertaining *ahem* years later as it was when I first read it as a child.