Archaeology

A Field Guide to the Archaeology of the Taw and Torridge Estuaries
by Chris Preece. Softback: 48 pages, 20.4 x 14.3 x 0.5 cm
A most informative book covering over six thousand years of man's use of these estuaries, many photographs and a detailed colour map in the centre spread.

Bronze Age to Bottle Seals
edited by Terry Green. Softback: 104 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.7 cm
Published by the North Devon Museum. Glimpses of the Archaeology and History of North Devon - celebrating 50 years of the North Devon Archaeological Society.
Geology

Classic Landforms of the North Devon Coast
by Peter Keene. Softback: 48 pages, 22.5 x 13.5 x 0.4 cm
The British landscape offers many beautiful examples of classic landforms that are regularly visited for both educational and recreational purposes. The aim of the Classic Landform series is to provide concise, simple and informative guides to help students and visitors to a better understanding, and therefore appreciation, of the landscape. Published by the Geographical Association and the British Geomorphological research Group.

The Cliffs of Hartland Quay
by Peter Keene. Softback: 48 colour pages, 21 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. "To appreciate the nature of this astonishing coast fully you need to walk the cliffs....." A thorough explanation of how this awe inspiring landscape was formed.

Geology at Hartland Quay
by Alan Childs and Chris Cornford. Softback: 40 pages, 21.1 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. A walk and commentary, introducing the geology of this extraordinary coast, aimed at both visitors and educational groups. The walk involves balancing on boulders and scrambling over rocks, across a tidal beach that is cut off at high tide. One should undertake it in the company of others, on an ebbing tide.

Strawberry Water to Marsland Mouth
by Peter Keene. Softback: 40 pages, 21 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. The coastal scenery of Welcombe Mouth, introduced with a short coastal walk, aimed at both visitors and educational groups.

The Cliffs of Westward Ho!
by Peter Keene. Softback: 52 pages, 21 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails.

Westward Ho! Against the Sea
by Peter Keene. Softback: 52 pages, 21 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails.

Northam Burrows: estuary environments
by Janet Keene and Peter Keene. Softback: 52 pages, 21 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails.

Braunton Burrows Ecology Trail
by Janet Keene. Softback: 44 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. An introduction to this remarkable sand dune system for both specialist and non-specialist visitors.

The Cliffs of Saunton
by Peter Keene and Chris Cornford. Softback: 44 pages, 21 x 14.8 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. An informed walk along the cliff-foot at Saunton revealing a fascinating story of recent earth history, aimed at both visitors and educational groups.

Valley of Rocks, Lynton
by Peter Keene and Brian Pearce. Softback: 44 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. This guide can be a reference for your own exploration of the Valley of Rocks or simply a souvenir of this dramatic landscape.

Lyn in Flood, Watersmeet to Lynmouth
by Peter Keene and Derek Elsom. 48 pages, 20.6 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm
Published by Thematic Trails. A landscape companion, guided walk, souvenir and reference booklet. The walk from Watersmeet Lodge (National Trust tea garden) to Lynmouth and back is about three miles.
Celebrated Elizabethan Seafarers

Atlantic Adventurer: John Delbridge of Barnstaple
by Alison Grant. Softback: 76 pages, 20.2 x 14.5 x 0.5 cm
The life of this pioneering merchant venturer who developed
extensive trading links with the Americas, which brought wealth
to many North Devon merchants.

Grenville
by Alison Grant. Softback: 78 pages, 20.7 x 14.3 x 0.5 cm
Published by the North Devon Museum Trust. This is a study of the life, death, character and reputation of Sir Richard Grenville of The Revenge.
General

Henry Williamson - his life and works
Softback:
The author of Tarka the Otter. A brief look at his life and writings in North Devon in the 1920s and '30s.