Hammond Innes' East Anglia

Hammond Innes. Trafalgar Square Publishing, $29.95 (256pp) ISBN 978-0-340-50671-4

England's East Anglia is alluringly described; both natural and historic features of the region are highlighted and color photos complement the text. ``As a result of this wonder-filled volume, East Anglia may be overrun with tourists,'' warned PW . ( Oct.)

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