Böcker av Philip Snow

The island of Anglesey has a wonderful variety of natural history and landscape. In this beautifully illustrated guide to the flora and fauna of Anglesey, wildlife painter and author Philip Snow guides the reader through the glorious landscape of Anglesey and its natural history, from cliffs, estuaries, dunes and beaches, its lakes, rivers, marshes and fens, to pastures, woods and heaths. Each of Anglesey's nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest are covered, with walks and maps, accompanied by the author's beautiful illustrations of the wildlife, plants and landscape of the island. This attractive nature guide to Anglesey will appeal to all those interested in the wildlife and natural history of the island, whether they live on Anglesey or are visiting.

On Christmas Day 1941 the Japanese captured Hong Kong, and Britain lost control of its Chinese colony for almost four years. The Japanese occupation was a turning point in the slow historical process by which the British were to be expelled from the colony and from four centuries of influence in East Asia.