The New Hand-Book to Lowestoft and Its Environs by Anonymous
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"The New Hand-Book to Lowestoft and Its Environs" by Anonymous is a historical guidebook compiled in the mid-19th century. This informative publication serves as both a travel guide and a historical account, detailing the seaside town of Lowestoft and its surroundings, providing descriptions of its geography, history, and attractions. The book reflects the Victorian interest in local history and serves as an early form of tourism literature. The book encapsulates the charm
of Lowestoft, detailing its picturesque scenery, historical landmarks, and notable events from its past, including its links to Roman, Saxon, and Danish history. It emphasizes the town's status as a growing seaside resort, documenting its physical features, such as the healthiness of its air and beautiful terraced gardens, alongside its maritime culture, including fishing practices and local industries. Throughout the narrative, readers are guided through the history of local conflicts, communal events, and notable encounters with royalty, all while highlighting the town's development and unique character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The New Hand-Book to Lowestoft and Its Environs |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1849 T. Crowe edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Lowestoft (England) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42350 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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