The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the…
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"The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the East Coast" is a detailed and illustrated geographical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the history, legends, and scenic beauty of various British rivers, primarily focusing on their significance in the landscape and culture of Scotland. The opening portion of the book introduces the Highland Dee, exploring its source in the Cairngorm Mountains and describing
its picturesque yet formidable surroundings. The narrative highlights notable features, such as the mystical allure of the surrounding peaks and the history of key events associated with the river, including legends and impacts from floods. The author paints a vivid picture of both the natural and historical elements that characterize the Dee, sharing tales of early encounters with the Scottish landscape and its influence on poets like Lord Byron, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of Scotland's rivers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17003772 |
| Title | The Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the East Coast |
| Contents | The Highland Dee / Francis Watt -- The Tay / John Geddie -- The Forth / John Geddie -- The Tweed / W.W. Hutchings -- The Coquet / Aaron Watson -- The Tyne / Aaron Watson -- The Wear / John Geddie -- The Tees / Aaron Watson -- The Humber and its tributaries / Canon Bonney, Edward Bradbury, and W.S. Cameron -- The rivers of the Wash / Canon Bonney -- The rivers of East Anglia / W. Senior. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Rivers -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47726 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47726-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 960 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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