An enormously evocative summary of a great tradgedy.
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John Harris describes his ramblings and illicit entries into a succession of dilapidated yet beautiful old country houses during the late 60's and 70's during what must be the most concentrated period of country house destruction of all time. The atmosphere he manages to generate makes it seem as if one is witnessing the scene at first hand, and leave one with a feeling of great sadness and anger. I challenge any lover of our architecural heritage to be unmoved by this book. The odd swipes at Pevsner are a human, and amusing byline.
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