John S. Goodall Libros

The seaside holiday is captured in all of its various manifestations from the19th century to the present. Full color.

Vivid scenes and vignettes of Victorians abroad show how, despite the inconveniences and the occasional hazards they encountered, these intrepid travellers explored Africa, sailed on the Nile, and frequented fashionable cities and resorts.

Depicts various aspects of the "season" in Edwardian times when the wealthy classes and aristocrats converged on London for a succession of entertainments at Court, the opera, the races, country estates, etc.

An enchanting story of village life from the bestselling author of the FAIRACRE series.

Nothing can be kept secret for long in Thrush Green...

A celebration causes trouble in the village of Thrush Green...

Illustrations without text depict everyday life in an English village during the Edwardian era.

Lavinia's country cottage and grounds appear in drawings with pop-up parts, tabs, and flaps.

After escaping his organ-grinder master, Jacko, a monkey, embarks on a perilous journey on a sailing ship.

Aus dem Englischen von Isabella Nadolny Mit Illustrationen von J. S. Goodall dtv großdruck Seit sechs Jahren ist Miss Read Lehrerin in Fairacre. Längst weiß sie, was es heißt, Dorfbewohnerin zu sein, deren Wohlergehen den Nachbarn manchmal allzu sehr am Herzen liegt. Und doch findet sie es gar nicht so lustig, wenn ihr Name ständig mit einem Mann in Zusammenhang gebracht wird, der sich erst vor kurzem hier angesiedelt hat.

Des illustrations sans texte contrastent la vie des serviteurs et de leurs employeurs du Moyen Âge à nos jours. Les illustrations comportent un rabat de demi-page qui crée une nouvelle image lorsqu'il est retourné.