02643cam a22003493u 4500 44794 UtSlPG 20260610134029.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06036627 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938 The Thames Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-30 The beauty of the river -- The Oxford meadows -- The old town of Abingdon -- Dorchester and Sinodun Hill -- Castle and stronghold -- Twin villages -- A mitred abbot -- Sonning and its roses -- Wargrave and neighborhood -- Henley -- The romance of Bisham and Hurley -- Boulter's Lock and Maidenhead -- Windsor and Eton -- Magna Charta -- Penton Hook -- Weybridge and Chertsey -- The Londoner's zone -- The river at London -- Our national possession. Produced by Melissa McDaniel 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 Thames" by G. E. Mitton is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the varied beauty and cultural significance of the River Thames, focusing on its picturesque locales from Oxford to London. With poetic language, it seeks to evoke the river’s changing moods, scenery, and the historical insights tied to its banks. At the start of the book, the author invites readers to visualize their own perception of the Thames, contrasting the prosaic views of commercial activity with the romantic allure it holds for many. The text emphasizes the river’s significance as a site of leisure, beauty, and history, discussing its various zones and the experiences of those who enjoy its banks. Through vivid imagery, it introduces the reader to the unique characteristics of the river, highlighting its picturesque landscapes, wildlife, and cultural landmarks, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its enchanting stretches in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Description and travel Thames River (England) Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44794 85633 85633