Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 323 Pye, Charles 1777 1864 Pye, C. (Charles) A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Description of Modern Birmingham" by Charles Pye is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a detailed portrayal of Birmingham during a time of industrial growth, surveying its geography, public institutions, and social life through the author’s observations made during an excursion in 1818. Pye's intent appears to be to highlight the town's significant role in manufacturing and the advantages it offers to its inhabitants, such as pure air and water, which were essentials during this period of urbanization. The opening of the narrative provides a comprehensive overview of Birmingham's industrial environment, celebrating its evolution into a hub of innovation and commerce. Pye discusses the town's geography, emphasizing its salubrity, and offers a glimpse into its public institutions and the thriving manufacturing scene. He chronicles the efforts of notable figures, such as Matthew Boulton, in mentoring local artisans and fostering industry. Furthermore, Pye articulates the local infrastructure, including its canals and relationship with surrounding areas, and reflects on the social welfare mechanisms in place for the community's welfare. This opening sets the stage for a thorough exploration of a pivotal time in Birmingham's history, promising readers insights into a rapidly changing urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Birmingham (England) -- Description and travel Warwick (England) -- Description and travel Leamington (England) -- Description and travel DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - Other Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 363142 2025-10-05T07:37:09.004596 text/html 332291 2020-12-25T20:44:30 text/html 203675 2025-10-05T07:37:16.729520 application/epub+zip 209310 2025-10-05T07:37:12.174494 application/epub+zip 189686 2025-10-05T07:37:10.790474 application/epub+zip 377574 2025-10-05T07:37:19.862455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346854 2025-10-05T07:37:15.969487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235937 2022-09-05T13:10:04.324257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307224 2025-10-05T07:37:07.691500 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 287386 2024-10-28T18:41:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 308720 2020-12-25T20:44:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 308711 2020-12-25T20:44:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22960 2025-10-05T07:37:19.989587 application/rdf+xml 12935 2025-10-05T07:37:11.501517 image/jpeg 3017 2025-10-05T07:37:11.045567 image/jpeg 112534 2004-02-28T18:21:06 application/octet-stream 111231 2020-12-25T20:44:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 119487 2020-12-25T20:44:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 111201 2020-12-25T20:44:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 201424 2025-10-05T07:37:09.030546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia