The River of London by Hilaire Belloc
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"The River of London" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significance of the Thames River in shaping London's history, commerce, and military strategy, revealing the deep connection between the city and its defining waterway. The opening of the book presents an introduction to the significance of the Thames, comparing it to other European rivers and establishing its unique role in
London's existence. Belloc eloquently discusses the geographical importance of the Thames, describing how it has served as a strategic point for trade and connectivity throughout the centuries. He sets the stage for a deeper examination of the historical layers associated with the river, from its desolate early marshlands to its evolution into a bustling artery of commerce crucial to London's growth and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Muirhead, John, 1863-1927 |
| LoC No. | 13006367 |
| Title | The River of London |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. N. Foulis,1912. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | London (England) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Thames River (England) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67308 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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