Product Description

A penny for the guy! Remember, remember the fifth of November . . . we see no reason, why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot! Fascinating facts about the man who was discovered in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder. The 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot is commemorated in this richly illustrated volume, crammed with fascinating facts and pictures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #311520 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 24 pages

From the Back Cover
He was caught with a box of matches in his pocket outside the Parliament cellars. Inside were 36 barrels of gunpowder ready to blow up the King! Now Guys are burned on Bonfire Night each year. In the same series: DAVID BECKHAM THE BEATLES HENRY VIII SHAKESPEARE ELIZABETH I NELSON Forthcoming: BOUDICA "Who said you can't please all of the people all of the time? These are highly visual and very readable books, fact-packed yet fun." Guardian To find out more about Brilliant Brits, visit www.richardbrassey.com

About the Author
Richard Brassey is the author and illustrator of a host of colourful and original non-fiction books for children, among them the bestselling Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and The Story of Scotland, which won the TES/Saltire Society Award. He lives in Essex. Richard Brassey is the author and illustrator of a host of colourful and original non-fiction books for children, among them the bestselling Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and The Story of Scotland, which won the TES/Saltire Society Award. He lives in London.