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100 1 _aStow, John,
_d1525?-1605
245 1 4 _aThe Survey of London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aEveryman's library, [no. 589]
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-16
508 _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Survey of London" by John Stow is a historical account written in the late 16th century. This seminal work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the history, structure, and societal nuances of London during the time of Stow’s writing. As one of the earliest examples of topographical literature, it aims to paint a vivid picture of Elizabethan London, offering insights into its development, culture, and the lives of its inhabitants. At the start of the text, Stow articulates his intentions for the survey and provides context regarding his motivations for undertaking such an ambitious project. He reflects on the importance of documenting the city, expressing his desire to share a range of historical and cultural information about London with future readers. The narrative establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of the city's past, including references to notable figures and events that shaped its evolution. Stow’s initial prose showcases a mixture of personal reminiscence, collected anecdotes, and data drawn from his extensive research, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of London’s many facets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel
653 _aLondon (England) -- History -- 16th century -- Sources
653 _aLondon (England) -- Surveys
700 1 _aWheatley, Henry B.
_q(Henry Benjamin),
_d1838-1917
830 0 _aEveryman's library, [no. 589]
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42959
999 _c83798
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