
Hadrian's Wall Path
Walking into History
by
Jane V. Blanchard
Genre/s
Nonfiction, Biography / Memoir, Health and Fitness, Sport and Leisure, Travel
Publish Date
March 14, 2015
Short Description
In Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History, you can feel the presence of the ancient Romans and imagine what it was like to live on Rome's northernmost frontier. Vivid descriptions, along with over 130 photographs and illustrations of North England and its archaeological sites, capture life on The Wall—then and now.
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Book's Awards
Description
Wouldn't you love to go on an adventure and find it's more than you expected? That’s what happened to Jane V. Blanchard when she walked Hadrian’s Wall Path, and what she wants to share with you in this book. Join her as she walks eighty-four miles across northern England, explores the sites and legends associated with this historical wall, and sees if you too can journey back with her to the time of the Romans, the Brigantes (powerful Celtic British tribes), and the Picts (ferocious Celtic Scottish tribes).
Whether you enjoy trekking or armchair adventures, Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History is an exciting journey. This book takes you along the ancient Roman frontier between England and Scotland, now a World Heritage Site. With 130+ photos and illustrations, you can see the majesty of ancient Roman engineering and the beauty of the Cumbrian and Northumberland landscapes.
- Discover Hadrian’s Wall, what it encompasses, then and now.
- Learn about ancient Roman life and what it was like to live on Rome’s northernmost frontier.
- Find out about the current English culture and lore.
- Enjoy walking along this imposing monument with Jane V. Blanchard as she describes, in a heartfelt way, the terrain, the culture, the challenges, and her personal growth and changes.
Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History received the prestigious 2015 President's Gold Medal Award from the Florida Authors & Publishers Association.







