Project Gutenberg 2014-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 892 Miller, Thomas 1807 1874 02006708 Picturesque Sketches of London, Past and Present Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Picturesque Sketches of London, Past and Present" by Thomas Miller is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an insightful exploration of London's rich history, presenting both past and present scenes through a vivid and poetic lens. Miller delves into the evolution of the city, highlighting various landmarks, events, and notable figures that have shaped its character over centuries. The opening of the text sets the stage for a reflective journey through ancient London, as Miller expresses the mystery surrounding the early history of the city and its inhabitants. He poignantly addresses the challenge of understanding London's origins, using evocative imagery to describe the city as it stood during the Roman period, and the legends surrounding its early settlers. The chapter hints at a blend of personal observation and historical analysis, showcasing iconic sites such as St. Paul's Cathedral, while contrasting London's bustling modernity with the ghostly echoes of its past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46565/46565-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en London (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: History - British 828610 2025-08-18T17:14:25.105365 text/html 785379 2024-10-24T09:55:04 text/html 21000502 2025-08-18T17:14:57.411136 application/epub+zip 20979591 2025-08-18T17:14:35.472250 application/epub+zip 380326 2025-08-18T17:14:27.158308 application/epub+zip 23916620 2025-08-18T17:15:08.872126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 23801145 2025-08-18T17:14:46.813179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520134 2022-09-21T07:33:23.185089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671953 2025-08-18T17:14:22.997338 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 671788 2024-11-28T10:48:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15894 2025-08-18T17:15:09.146101 application/rdf+xml 22029 2025-08-18T17:14:27.305282 image/jpeg 3328 2025-08-18T17:14:27.234252 image/jpeg 20357954 2025-08-18T17:14:25.767280 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