02175cam a22003493u 4500 67308 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13006367 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 The River of London Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-03 Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Originally published: United Kingdom: T. N. Foulis, 1912 London (England) -- Description and travel Thames River (England) Muirhead, John, 1863-1927 https://archive.org/details/riveroflondon00bell/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67308 108130 108130