02562cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324502040012726400510033130000470038233600260042933700260045533800360048150000310051750801870054852012780073553400450201365300700205865300580212885600430218699900190222961127UtSlPG20260610134417.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aAnonymous10aLondon and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6) :bContaining an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-01-07  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and The Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The volume provides a detailed exploration of London's noteworthy features, history, and significant landmarks, while illustrating the city's grandeur and its surrounding areas. The narrative is rich in historical context and covers various events and places that are crucial to understanding the development and character of this major metropolis.  The opening portion of the book begins with an overview of London's origins and evolution, debunking various myths surrounding its foundation, such as those attributed to Brutus and King Lud. It details early accounts of London’s growth during the Roman occupation, its status in trade, and its eventual destruction during Boadicea's revolt. Various historical anecdotes and etymological discussions provide insight into how London transformed from mere huts into a significant urban center. The author weaves through the city's early governance structures, the changing demographics, and essential events leading up to the Saxon heptarchy, laying a foundation for understanding London's rich tapestry of history that continues to develop throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800  aLondon (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61127  c101953d101953