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100 1 _aMartin, Benjamin Ellis,
_d1839-1909
245 1 0 _aOld Chelsea: A Summer-Day's Stroll
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 2020-08-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1889 T. Fisher Unwin edition by David Price
520 _a"Old Chelsea: A Summer-Day's Stroll" by Benjamin Ellis Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the evolution of Chelsea, London, from a rustic village to an integral part of the metropolis, highlighting its historical figures and architectural transitions. The author vividly captures the essence and charm of Old Chelsea, reflecting on its rich cultural history and notable residents. The opening of the book begins with the author's leisurely stroll through Chelsea during the summer of 1888, describing the neighborhood’s transformation over the years. Martin reflects on historical references to Chelsea as a quaint rural community and notes how it has maintained a unique character amid urban growth. The rich tapestry of Chelsea’s past is woven through anecdotes about significant places and figures, including the remnants of Thomas More's residence and the influence of notable personalities like Nell Gwynne and Sir Hans Sloane. Martin invites readers to appreciate the juxtaposition of history and modernity as he guides them through Chelsea’s prominent areas, setting the tone for a nostalgic exploration of the neighborhood’s evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChelsea (London, England) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aPennell, Joseph,
_d1857-1926
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62807
999 _c103631
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