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Daunt Books Children's Short Story Competition 2013

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  Coronation Everest by Jan Morris

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  Journalist and author Jan Morris describes the moment when she broke the news of the British-led expedition having conquered Everest the day before the Queen's coronation in 1953. A thrilling moment in history both for the mountaineering community and for Morris herself, this is a story of determination, courage and resourcefulness.

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  Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere by Jan Morris

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  An exquisite fusion of history and personal reflection in which Morris meditates on the city she first visited as a soldier in the aftermath of WWII. Trieste has in many ways come to represent her own life, and with typical poise and grace she weaves a poignant travelogue of fascinating complexity.

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  Oxford by Jan Morris

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  An enthusiastic and exhaustively researched political, social, cultural and architectural history of Jan Morris' much loved Oxford.

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  Venice by Jan Morris

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  Originally published in 1960, this stands as one of the great books about Venice. Jan Morris is one of our finest travel writers and in here she evokes all the sights, sounds and smells of this wonderful city.

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  Sultan in Oman by Jan Morris

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  An affectionate and atmospheric portrait of Oman under Sultan Said, the present Sultan Qaboos's father, a country held in near medieval isolation.

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  Spain by Jan Morris

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  A classic piece of travel writing, first published in 1964 and now available again in a new edition. Wonderfully evocative and written in a beautiful style, this is essential reading for those wishing to sample a flavour of Spain.

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  Heaven's Command by Jan Morris

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  The first volume of The Pax Britannica Trilogy about the rise and fall of the Victorian Empire. Beginning in 1837 at Queen Victoria's accession to the throne, Jan Morris explores the history of this vast empire, while weaving in anecdotes of the daily life of a range of civil servants from the dedicated paternalists to the corrupt self-servers. Excellent and engaging introduction to the subject.

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  Pax Britannica by Jan Morris

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  The second volume of The Pax Britannica Trilogy about the rise and fall of the British Empire in India. Continuing where Pax Britannica left off, Jan Morris focuses on the empire at its zenith.

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  Farewell the Trumpets by Jan Morris

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  The third volume of The Pax Britannica Trilogy about the rise and fall of the British Empire in India. In 'Farewell the Trumpets', Jan Morris explores the decline of this vast empire.

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  Hong Kong by Jan Morris

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  Acclaimed journalist and historian Jan Morris celebrates the vibrant, modern, decadent city of Hong Kong. She meets contemporary characters, from the taipan's and their bird's nest soup to the noisy backstreet traders, discovers their opinion on reunification and explores the history of a Hong Kong built by opium traders, pirates and colonists.

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  Wales by Jan Morris

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  A rich, passionate and anecdotal cultural and natural history of Wales up to the creation of the Welsh Assembly. Accompanied by dramatic black and white photographs, it is more of a travel book through time than an academic history.

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  The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage by Jan Morris

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  In this classic fusion of history and travelogue, Morris travels the great trade routes along which the Republic of Venice operated for six centuries its glorious maritime empire. An unusual, beguiling and fascinating book.

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  Conundrum by Jan Morris

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  A remarkably brave book which describes Jan Morris' struggle with gender dysmorphia. One of our favourite travel writers, here she turns the spotlight on herself with honesty and self-deprecating wit.