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245 1 0 _aLondon 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-07
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLondon (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61127
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