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245 1 4 _aThe Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-11-05
505 0 _aThe southern chalk streams / William Senior -- Rivers of Devon / W.W. Hutchings -- Rivers of Cornwall / Hugh W. Strong -- The Parret and the Lower Avon / Hugh W. Strong -- The Severn / Rev. Professor Bonney -- The Wye / E.W. Sabel -- The Usk / E.W. Sabel -- Rivers of South Wales / Charles Edwardes -- Rivers of North Wales / Aaron Watson -- The Mersey / W.S. Cameron -- Rivers of Lancashire and Lakeland / William Senior -- Rivers of the Solway Firth / Francis Watt -- Rivers of Ayrshire / John Geddie -- The Clyde / John Geddie.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, 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 Rivers of Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial: Rivers of the South and West Coasts" is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rivers of England, focusing specifically on those located on the southern and western coasts. The text likely features a blend of picturesque depictions, historical anecdotes, and detailed descriptions of the landscapes surrounding each river, captivating readers with the serene beauty and rich history of these waterways. The opening of the book presents a transcribed note that references the 1897 edition and addresses editorial corrections. It begins by emphasizing the noteworthy characteristics of southern chalk streams, particularly the Canterbury Stour and its tributaries, highlighting their importance to anglers and the unique qualities of their crystal-clear waters. The author paints a vivid picture of the tranquil beauty these rivers offer, contrasting them with the more turbulent rivers found in northern England. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces readers to various locales and historical anecdotes connected to these rivers, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the waterways that define the charm of Great Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Description and travel
653 _aRivers -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47292
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