Project Gutenberg 2011-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 250 Finden, W. (William) 1787 1852 Finden, William Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry) 1809 1854 Bartlett, William Henry Bartlett, W.H. (William Henry) Creswick, Thomas 1811 1869 Creswick, T. (Thomas) Harding, James Duffield 1798 1863 Harding, J. D. (James Duffield) The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1 Produced by Chris Curnow, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain" is a descriptive and historical publication produced in the mid-19th century. This work explores and illustrates various coastal locations in Great Britain, emphasizing their scenic beauty, historical significance, and maritime activities. The text likely serves as both a travel guide and a historical account, shedding light on the importance of these harbours in England's cultural and economic landscape. The opening portion introduces several key locations, such as Tynemouth Lighthouse and Harwich, detailing their histories and geographical significance. For instance, Tynemouth is portrayed as a hazardous yet picturesque spot known for shipwrecks, highlighting the vital role of lifeboats in safeguarding crews. The descriptions blend artistic perspective with factual detail, painting a comprehensive picture of these maritime sites. As the narrative unfolds, it offers not just views of the landscape but also insights into the local commerce, fishing trade, and notable historical events that shaped these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Coasts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works Great Britain -- Pictorial works DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 366050 2025-08-14T08:35:52.303166 text/html 360262 2011-01-06T15:58:40 text/html 39032385 2025-08-14T08:36:11.370047 application/epub+zip 39012110 2025-08-14T08:35:58.142147 application/epub+zip 193766 2025-08-14T08:35:55.186159 application/epub+zip 31022501 2025-08-14T08:36:21.227985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 30964867 2025-08-14T08:36:07.365062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288013 2022-09-16T05:39:06.984406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310260 2025-08-14T08:35:50.856140 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310075 2011-01-06T15:58:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310089 2011-01-06T15:58:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22654 2025-08-14T08:36:21.452009 application/rdf+xml 25506 2025-08-14T08:35:55.725117 image/jpeg 4721 2025-08-14T08:35:55.446127 image/jpeg 116747 2011-01-06T15:58:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 38374456 2011-01-06T15:58:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 116697 2011-01-06T15:58:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 38676378 2025-08-14T08:35:52.850202 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia