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The Book Of The Thames: From Its Rise To Its Fall (1877)

The Book Of The Thames: From Its Rise To Its Fall (1877)

Hall, Samuel Carter

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Europe

ISBN10: 1165130025
ISBN13: 9781165130023
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of the Thames: From Its Rise to Its Fall is a non-fiction book written by Samuel Carter Hall and published in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Thames River, from its source in the Cotswold Hills to its mouth at the North Sea. It covers the history, geography, and culture of the river and its surrounding areas, including the towns and cities that grew up along its banks. The book is divided into 24 chapters, each of which covers a different section of the river. The author describes the natural features of the river, such as its tributaries, islands, and marshes, as well as the human-made structures like bridges, locks, and weirs. He also discusses the river's role in transportation, trade, and industry, and highlights the important historical events that took place along its banks.The Book of the Thames is richly illustrated with engravings, maps, and photographs, which provide a visual representation of the river and its surroundings. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, The Book of the Thames is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the Thames River, as well as for those who want to learn more about the culture and society of the people who lived along its banks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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