ISBN10: 0946159343, ISBN13: 9780946159345, [publisher: Dovecote Press, Wimborne, UK] Softcover Of all the historically rich places in the British Isles few can equal the interesting and varied past of Portland (Island or Bill) on the southern coast of England. The summary of the book's content advises that this "solid block of limestone" with an area of only 10 square miles remained virtually isolated until the early 19th century, delaying change and giving its residents some unique characteristics.Quarrying the limestone resource was the dominant industry for many hundreds of years, with diversions for the males included plundering shipwrecks and smuggling. The women too were independent, managing the agricultureal enterprises and gaining land-owning right unknown in other parts of Great Britain. They were also said to not take a husband until they became pregnant. Other aspects of it history included a large prison establishment, a naval base,and an important role in two world wars. Stuart Morris has provided a fascinating account of this historic location, its people and places. First published in 1985 with this first reprint the following year, 159 pages including five appendices and index, lavishly illustrated with photos, art and drawings with three maps. Colour pictorial card covers VG+ with light creasing front corner text block excellent, no inscriptions.
[Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1986]

ISBN10: 0946159343, ISBN13: 9780946159345, [publisher: The Dovecote Press] Softcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1985]

Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 0946159343 9780946159345 [GB]

ISBN10: 0946159343, ISBN13: 9780946159345, [publisher: The Dovecote Press] Softcover Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1985]
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The Dovecote Press. Very Good. Date: 1985. Paperback. 0946159343 . SIGNED COPY 176pp, illustrated, softback; quarto; 176 pages; Signed by Author . 1985. The Dovecote Press ISBN 0946159343 9780946159345 [GB]