The Hills and Valleys of Torquay —— A Study in Valley-Development and an Explanation of Local Scenery

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ISBN: 9781331972860 出版年：2016 页码：127 A J Jukes-Browne Forgotten Books

His little book has been written with the View Of explaining the origin and gradual development Of the physical features which contribute SO largely to the popularity and attractiveness Of Torquay. Those who reside here are Of course, more or less familiar with the local scenery; the town has Spread itself over so many bills and dales, that it is a scenic study in itself, and visitors are generally struck with this aspect of Torquay. Sir W. Besant, for instance, is said to have remarked It is always a joy to walk about Torquay, and he also expressed a wish that he could have seen its hills before they were built over.