The Book of the Thames (Classic Reprint): From Its Rise to Its Fall: From Its Rise to Its Fall (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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< p >Explore the mighty River Thames from its rise to its fall, through vivid sights, history, and daily life along its banks. This richly illustrated guide takes you on a journey from the river’s beginnings to its estuary, pairing scenic description with notes on towns, landmarks, and the people who shaped this iconic waterway.
The book blends travel narrative with antiquarian detail, offering historical context for places like Leigh, Sheerness, the Nore, the Reculvers, Windsor, Cobham, Cliffe, Gravesend, and Canvey Island. Along the way, it highlights shipyards, forts, medieval churches, and celebrated landscapes that define the Thames region.
- Vivid descriptions of coastal towns, marshes, and sea-views that lure readers to imagine the voyage.
- Historical notes on forts, dockyards, and ancient landmarks tied to England’s maritime story.
- Evidence of art and archaeology, from medieval objects to Roman remains found along the river.
- Context about notable landscapes, castles, and rural estates that shape the river’s cultural identity.
Ideal for readers who love nautical history, scenic travel, and the enduring lore of the Thames.
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Several circumstances have of late combined to induce acquaintance with the charms of scenery, grand or beautiful, which our islands so plentifully supply. The lovely lakes, the mountain-rocks that guard our coasts, the rugged mountains, the wood-clad hills, the dense forests.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the River Thames, from its humble source to its significant metropolitan terminus. The author's exhaustive exploration yields a detailed account of the river's riverside communities, historic landmarks, and natural history. Along the way, we learn of the river's profound impact on British history, literature, and culture. The author's comprehensive research engages with topics as diverse as the river's geology, ecology, industry, and artistic representation. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the River Thames or the broader cultural landscape of Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333549046_0
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