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Small Talk at Wreyland

Small Talk at Wreyland

Torr, Cecil

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Biographies GeneralGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1025993764
ISBN13: 9781025993768
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Small Talk at Wreyland is a captivating collection of memoirs and local history by Cecil Torr, offering a vivid window into rural life in the village of Wreyland, Devonshire. Written in a charmingly conversational style, the work blends personal anecdotes with meticulous historical observations, capturing the essence of English country life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Torr, an antiquarian and scholar, shares a wealth of information on everything from local architecture and agriculture to traditional customs and the idiosyncrasies of his neighbors.

The book is celebrated for its wit and its ability to elevate the mundane details of village existence into a broader reflection on social change and heritage. Readers will find themselves transported to a bygone era, exploring the rich tapestry of Devon's landscape and the enduring character of its people. As a masterful piece of regional literature, Small Talk at Wreyland remains an invaluable resource for anyone interested in British social history, genealogy, or the timeless appeal of the English countryside.

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