Round About London

Round About London

William John Loftie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104376710
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Round About London is a comprehensive guidebook written by William John Loftie in 1877. The book is a collection of historical, archaeological, architectural, and picturesque notes that are suitable for tourists within a twelve-mile radius of London. The author provides a detailed account of the various landmarks, monuments, and tourist attractions in and around London. The book includes information about the history and architecture of famous landmarks such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament. The author also includes lesser-known sites such as ancient burial mounds, Roman ruins, and historic churches. The book is written in an engaging and informative style, making it an excellent resource for tourists who want to learn about the rich history and culture of London. Overall, Round About London is an invaluable guidebook for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating and diverse city of London.To Which Are Added Specimens Of Short Walking Excursions And Visits To Hatfield, Knole, St. Albans, And Windsor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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