02516cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500250014126400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031649000340035250000310038650802030041752012040062053400450182465300470186965300590191665300320197570000530200783000340206085600430209499900170213742959UtSlPG20260610134001.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aStow, John,d1525?-160514aThe Survey of London 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aEveryman's library, [no. 589]  aRelease date is 2013-06-16  aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"The Survey of London" by John Stow is a historical account written in the late 16th century. This seminal work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the history, structure, and societal nuances of London during the time of Stow’s writing. As one of the earliest examples of topographical literature, it aims to paint a vivid picture of Elizabethan London, offering insights into its development, culture, and the lives of its inhabitants.  At the start of the text, Stow articulates his intentions for the survey and provides context regarding his motivations for undertaking such an ambitious project. He reflects on the importance of documenting the city, expressing his desire to share a range of historical and cultural information about London with future readers. The narrative establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of the city's past, including references to notable figures and events that shaped its evolution. Stow’s initial prose showcases a mixture of personal reminiscence, collected anecdotes, and data drawn from his extensive research, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of London’s many facets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- Description and travel  aLondon (England) -- History -- 16th century -- Sources  aLondon (England) -- Surveys1 aWheatley, Henry B.q(Henry Benjamin),d1838-1917 0aEveryman's library, [no. 589]40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42959  c83798d83798