02509cam a22003493u 4500 34867 UtSlPG 20260610133809.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852 The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-06 Produced by Chris Curnow, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain" is a detailed illustrated travelogue likely written in the mid-19th century. This work combines historical and topographical descriptions of various scenic locations, maritime facilities, and popular leisure destinations across Great Britain, extensively highlighting their geographical and cultural significance. At the start of this publication, readers are introduced to the port of Berwick and its lighthouse, some insights regarding the salmon fishery, and an overview of the Mersey River's economic importance to Liverpool. The text elaborates on the navigation challenges posed by the river's tide and landscape, as well as the rapid development of Liverpool as a commercial hub in juxtaposition with its historical beginnings as a fishing hamlet. Further, the region's scenic beauty, noted in the unfolding discussion of other harbours and watering-places, sets the stage for a structured exploration of Great Britain's coastal and riverine treasures, appealing to both historical enthusiasts and modern travelers seeking leisure and picturesque views. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Coasts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works Great Britain -- Pictorial works Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854 Creswick, Thomas, 1811-1869 Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34867 75713 75713