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_aBesant, Walter, _d1836-1901 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSouth London |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-01-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"South London" by Walter Besant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the history and evolution of South London, presenting a vivid picture of its geography, settlements, and the daily lives of its inhabitants from the earliest times through significant historical events. Through a series of episodes and characters, Besant aims to bring to life the conditions, customs, and social fabric of this area, which was characterized by its marshy landscape and rich history. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose of the work, clarifying that he does not intend to provide a continuous history but rather a collection of episodes that illustrate the life and character of South London. He describes the geographical boundaries of the region, which stretches from Battersea to Greenwich and emphasizes its original state as an extensive marsh. Besant traces the early settlements and trade routes that began to emerge as the land was gradually inhabited, highlighting the establishment of causeways and the first signs of human life amid the natural landscape. The writing sets a tone of exploration and admiration for the area’s history, positioning South London not just as a setting but as a dynamic entity shaped by the countless stories of its people through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel | ||
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_aWalker, Francis Sylvester, _d1848-1916 |
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