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100 1 _aFinden, W.
_q(William),
_d1787-1852
245 1 4 _aThe Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-06
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain" is a descriptive and historical publication produced in the mid-19th century. This work explores and illustrates various coastal locations in Great Britain, emphasizing their scenic beauty, historical significance, and maritime activities. The text likely serves as both a travel guide and a historical account, shedding light on the importance of these harbours in England's cultural and economic landscape. The opening portion introduces several key locations, such as Tynemouth Lighthouse and Harwich, detailing their histories and geographical significance. For instance, Tynemouth is portrayed as a hazardous yet picturesque spot known for shipwrecks, highlighting the vital role of lifeboats in safeguarding crews. The descriptions blend artistic perspective with factual detail, painting a comprehensive picture of these maritime sites. As the narrative unfolds, it offers not just views of the landscape but also insights into the local commerce, fishing trade, and notable historical events that shaped these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCoasts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works
653 _aGreat Britain -- Pictorial works
700 1 _aBartlett, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1809-1854
700 1 _aCreswick, Thomas,
_d1811-1869
700 1 _aHarding, James Duffield,
_d1798-1863
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34866
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