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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. 2
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 detailed illustrated travelogue likely written in the mid-19th century. This work combines historical and topographical descriptions of various scenic locations, maritime facilities, and popular leisure destinations across Great Britain, extensively highlighting their geographical and cultural significance. At the start of this publication, readers are introduced to the port of Berwick and its lighthouse, some insights regarding the salmon fishery, and an overview of the Mersey River's economic importance to Liverpool. The text elaborates on the navigation challenges posed by the river's tide and landscape, as well as the rapid development of Liverpool as a commercial hub in juxtaposition with its historical beginnings as a fishing hamlet. Further, the region's scenic beauty, noted in the unfolding discussion of other harbours and watering-places, sets the stage for a structured exploration of Great Britain's coastal and riverine treasures, appealing to both historical enthusiasts and modern travelers seeking leisure and picturesque views. (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/34867
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