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	Coast to Coast in the Middle Ages Lesley Bell £4.99 This book is not a guide to the Coast to Coast walk, it is a humorous account of the experiences of one middle aged couple who did the walk during the wettest October in living memory, 1998. The author describes the trials, tribulations and pleasures Published by : P3 Publications Published date : 2002 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Gone to Blazes: Life as a Cumbrian Fireman David Stubbings £9.95 A humorous account of life as a fireman, which shows the lighter side of a job which can otherwise be bleak. All profits from the sale of this book go to the Cumbria Branch Fire Service National Benevolent Fund. Published by : Hayloft Published date : 2002 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Hoo's ta gaan on? Harold Forsyth's Cumberland Tales Harold Forsyth; Ted Relph (ed) £6.00 Harold Forsyth (1907-2001) was born in Carlisle and spent all his life in the vicinity. This book is a tribute to his devoted work for the Lakeland Dialect Society, in which recent years he had served as its highly respected president. Published by : The Lakeland Dialect Society Published date : 2002 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Hurry, Hurry, While Stocks Last Hunter Davies £7.95 Reduced to £5.00, a sideways look at the economic, social and shopping history of Cumbria as seen through local advertisements 1850-1940. Hunter Davies traces the changes in Cumbrian life, in attitudes and activities, trends and fashions. He observes the social and Published by : Bookcase Published date : 2001 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Johnny Liar John Graham £9.50 Many years ago lying contests were held around Wasdale Head. After the death of Auld Will Ritson the contests were no longer held, until Copeland Council revived them. Tom Purdham, who was a friend of mine, won the contest one year and said that I was a bigger liar than he was, and he suggested that I enter. I did so for the first time in 1990 and, as a result, it became a yearly event that I look forward to. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : October 2006 Format : 150mm x 210mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Over Hill and Dale Gervase Phinn £8.99 A delightfully warm and humorous account of Gervase Phinns experiences in his second year as a school inspector in North Yorkshire. Published by : Penguin Published date : 2001 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	So You Want To Join Mountain Rescue: Mountain Rescue Explained David Allen & Judy Whiteside £14.95 This book gives a humourous insight into the important work of the Mountain Rescue. Shown in a series of cartoon pictures, it explains what they do day-to-day. Published by : Hayloft Published date : 2006 Format : Large paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Other Side of the Dale Gervase Phinn £6.99 A delightfully warm and humorous account of Gervase Phinns experiences in his first year as a school inspector in North Yorkshire. He meets with farmers, nuns, and endearing Dales children, for whom he has a particular affection. Published by : Penguin Published date : 1999 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Yows and Cows: A Bit of Westmorland Wit Mike Sanderson £7.95 An hilarious and down-to-earth account of rural life, with personal opinions and views. Published by : Hayloft Published date : 2000 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity: