Books published by Llygad Gwalch Cyf

Wild Wales by George Borrow is the classic travel book on Wales. Since its first publication in 1862, it has rarely been out of print. It was the first travel book about Wales to appeal to the mass market and, as such, continues to delight anyone with an interest in and love of the country.

This second book, Snowdonia Slate 2 - The story with photographs, complements and adds to the descriptions of the first volume. It is written in a different format to book 1 in that the sites are described alphabetically.

Although small in area, Wales has one of the most diverse range of rocks to be found anywhere in the world. As a consequence, the geological map of the country, recording the distribution of rocks of different ages and types, is a wondrous and unrivalled kaleidoscope of colour, a veritable work of art.

Quarrying and mining slate was once a booming industry that added much to the local economy and has been dubbed ''the most Welshest of industries''. This book illustrates and records the current surface remains of some of the abandoned slate mines and quarries of Snowdonia.

The apple. A familiar, comforting fruit. And a fruit that has a long history in Wales. Apples of Wales tells the untold story of apple growing in Wales, a story that extends from the mists of time into the twentieth century. Fully illustrated.

Before the coming of the railways the only method of moving cattle, sheep and even geese to distant markets was to walk them. The drovers were the men who undertook that task; an occupation which required toughness, considerable skill in handling people and animals, and a good business head.

The National Park of the Brecon Beacons is an area of natural beauty and historical interest where people live and visit to enjoy its amenities. It lives and breathes the history of this wonderful and sometimes wild part of Wales.

Jean Napier presents various aspects of the local history of the Rhinogydd mountains, an area littered with the remains of human habitation dating back centuries. We are led along drovers'' routes, old coaching roads, derelict gold mines and ancient tombs, with striking photographs of a magnificent landscape.

A collection of diverse, classic walks covering all aspects of what the Gower peninsula and Carmarthen Coast offers.

The story of Wales from prehistoric times up to 1066. Maps and many photographs included. A new edition of a volume first published in January 1989.

Ll¿n, the north-western peninsula of Wales, is strongly influenced by its coastal nature. Nowadays, its walking paths and beaches attract many to explore their heritage and natural beauty. These also open doors to the past and several layers of Welsh history.

Explore one of the finest regions of Wales with this illustrated guide. Eighteen walks and twenty-seven pubs are featured that offer a full exploration of this magical region.

A history of slate quarrying at Corris from its beginning in Tudor times to the wentieth century. Black-and-white photographs and maps. First published in 1994.

Eastern Snowdonia is a fascinating location for walking and for birdwatching - this book enables you to combine both and also to enjoy some of the history and heritage of the island at the same time. The 10 walks include coastal strolls, valley floor and lakeside rambles and woodland paths. Approximately 2 hours long, these are walks for everyone.

A concise history of the tram at Llandudno and the Great Orme. Black-and-white photographs.