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mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
Comprehensive. Illuminating and richly informed. This is a rich excavation into the foundations of the story behind the White Horse and the land surrounding it. Miles presents a fascinating and entertaining picture as to 'why' the icon may have endured for as long as it has drawing upon multiple sources and steadily, assuredly unveiling its history.
Although I understood the need final two chapters, placing the White Horse in the 'now', I felt they didn't quite run with the same steam and vitality as previous chapters. Nonetheless, this has to be 'the' best account of our great wonder to date.
Although I understood the need final two chapters, placing the White Horse in the 'now', I felt they didn't quite run with the same steam and vitality as previous chapters. Nonetheless, this has to be 'the' best account of our great wonder to date.
stewart_monckton's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful booked packed with ideas and discussion about how the White Horse came to be, what it may have signified and why it survived.
Not a fast read as the book is dense with moments that make you pause and think.
Highly recommended.
Not a fast read as the book is dense with moments that make you pause and think.
Highly recommended.
mat_tobin's review
5.0
Comprehensive. Illuminating and richly informed. This is a rich excavation into the foundations of the story behind the White Horse and the land surrounding it. Miles presents a fascinating and entertaining picture as to 'why' the icon may have endured for as long as it has drawing upon multiple sources and steadily, assuredly unveiling its history.
Although I understood the need final two chapters, placing the White Horse in the 'now', I felt they didn't quite run with the same steam and vitality as previous chapters. Nonetheless, this has to be 'the' best account of our great wonder to date.
Although I understood the need final two chapters, placing the White Horse in the 'now', I felt they didn't quite run with the same steam and vitality as previous chapters. Nonetheless, this has to be 'the' best account of our great wonder to date.
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