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Haunted London

Por: Colaborador(es): Tipo de material: TextoIdioma: en Editor: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012Descripción: 1 online resource : multiple file formatsTipo de contenido:
  • text
Tipo de medio:
  • computer
Tipo de soporte:
  • online resource
Tema(s): Clasificación LoC:
  • DA
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Contenidos:
Introduction -- Temple Bar -- The Strand (south side) -- Somerset House -- The Strand (south side, continued) -- The Savoy -- From the Savoy to Charing Cross -- The north side of the Strand (from Temple Bar to Charing Cross) -- Charing Cross -- St. Martin's Lane -- Long Acre and its tributaries -- Drury Lane -- St. Giles's -- Lincoln's Inn Fields.
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  • Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Resumen: "Haunted London" by Walter Thornbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate layers of London's past, exploring not only its well-known ghost stories but also the rich traditions, historical events, and notable figures associated with various locations throughout the city. Through its pages, Thornbury aims to reveal the city's transformation over time and the social dynamics that have characterized London. The opening of "Haunted London" introduces the reader to the grandiosity and complexity of London as perceived by historical figures like Dr. Johnson and Boswell. It sets the stage by reflecting on the sheer vastness of human habitation within the city and how its past is intricately woven into its fabric. Thornbury expresses a deep affection for London and hints at his intent to guide readers through various locales, uncovering fascinating anecdotes and events tied to them. He describes the physical and cultural changes in London, underlining the tension between progress and the preservation of historical memory, which propels the journey he invites readers to embark upon through the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Release date is 2012-12-08

Introduction -- Temple Bar -- The Strand (south side) -- Somerset House -- The Strand (south side, continued) -- The Savoy -- From the Savoy to Charing Cross -- The north side of the Strand (from Temple Bar to Charing Cross) -- Charing Cross -- St. Martin's Lane -- Long Acre and its tributaries -- Drury Lane -- St. Giles's -- Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

"Haunted London" by Walter Thornbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate layers of London's past, exploring not only its well-known ghost stories but also the rich traditions, historical events, and notable figures associated with various locations throughout the city. Through its pages, Thornbury aims to reveal the city's transformation over time and the social dynamics that have characterized London. The opening of "Haunted London" introduces the reader to the grandiosity and complexity of London as perceived by historical figures like Dr. Johnson and Boswell. It sets the stage by reflecting on the sheer vastness of human habitation within the city and how its past is intricately woven into its fabric. Thornbury expresses a deep affection for London and hints at his intent to guide readers through various locales, uncovering fascinating anecdotes and events tied to them. He describes the physical and cultural changes in London, underlining the tension between progress and the preservation of historical memory, which propels the journey he invites readers to embark upon through the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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