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Venetian Bestiary

”A Venetian Bestiary” is a celebration in words and pictures of a `mighty menagerie of fact and fantasy`: the animals of Venice, from its ubiquitous cats and barge dogs to the Golden Stallions and Winged Lion of St Mark. Illustrated with some of the many creatures who inhabit the city, the book is an enchanting tour of Venice`s history and culture. In her irresistible voice, and with unmistakable authority, Morris reveals an essential tenet of Venetian life: if we don`t know its animals, we don`t know Venice.
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”A Venetian Bestiary” is a celebration in words & pictures of a `mighty menagerie of fact & fantasy`: the animals of Venice, from its ubiquitous cats & barge dogs to the Golden Stallions & Winged Lion of St Mark. Illustrated with some of the many creatures who inhabit the city, the book is an enchanting tour of Venice`s history & culture. In her irresistible voice, & with unmistakable authority, Morris reveals an essential tenet of Venetian life: if we don`t know its animals, we don`t know Venice.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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