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A272: An Ode to a Road Paperback – 15 Nov. 2013

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Astonishing -- Jeremy Paxman, Newsnight

The most eccentric and fascinating guidebook we have ever seen -- John Sandoe Bookshop

Remarkable-- Daily Telegraph

Extraordinary -- Independent

A bound folly -- Art Quarterly

Rather wonderful -- Iain Sinclair

Delightful -- Woman's Hour

The oddest publishing success of the year -- Western Daily Press

One of the most original, crazy, informative and enjoyable books to appear for a long time: this guide is utterly appealing -- Sarah Anderson, Travel Bookshop

ROAD ALL ABOUT IT! -- The Sun --The Sun

About the Author

Pieter Boogaart is the European Secretary of the Folly Fellowship. A noted book reviewer and teacher, he lives with his wife and collaborator Rita in eastern Holland.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1843680955
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pallas Athene Arts; 4th Revised edition (15 Nov. 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 187342986X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843680956
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.96 x 1.52 x 25.4 cm
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2018
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By Cloudberry on 25 October 2018
I moved to Sussex in 2015 and the A272 became my local route. I use it to go between home and the surrounding places of interest as I learn about my new home county.

Someone mentioned that there was a book about the road and I just had to buy it. What a wonder it is! It is written in such as style of English that put most natives of England to shame (me included). I have now a comprehensive knowledge of the vast number of places of interest on my doorstep and slightly further afield. The history is wonderful and I travel on this road with my eye wide open in wonder.

Great prose, great history and lovely photos - lots of humour, too.

Thank you Pieter and Rita for such a beautifully written and entertaining book.
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