Project Gutenberg 2014-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 911 Various Verschillende Various, Various Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea. Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial Above Oxford / W. Senior -- Oxford to Abingdon / D. MacColl -- Abingdon to Streatley / J. Penderel-Brodhurst -- Streatley to Henley / W. Senior -- Henley to Maidenhead / Rev. Professor Bonney -- Maidenhead to Windsor / H. Schütz Wilson -- Windsor to Hampton Court / Godfrey Wordsworth Turner -- Hampton Court to Richmond / J. Penderel-Brodhurst -- Richmond to Battersea / Rev. Professor Bonney -- Battersea to London Bridge / Edmund Ollier. -- London Bridge to Gravesend / Aaron Watson -- Gravesend to the Nore / J. Runciman. Produced 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) "Rivers of Great Britain: The Thames, from Source to Sea" by Various is a descriptive, historical, and pictorial account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the River Thames, detailing its journey from its source in the Cotswolds to the estuary at the North Sea, encompassing rich natural descriptions and historical anecdotes. This narrative invites readers to appreciate not only the physical journey of the river but also the cultural and ecological significance of this iconic waterway. The opening of the book sets the scene at the source of the Thames, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the area in the Cotswolds, specifically at Thames Head. The narrator describes the lush surroundings, the delicate balance of nature, and delves into the historical debates regarding the true source of the river. The text weaves together observations of local flora and fauna, reflections on human intervention, and mentions of ancient traditions, all while inviting the reader to embark on an adventure along one of Britain’s most notable rivers. The opening effectively establishes a serene and contemplative mood, preparing the reader for a journey filled with natural beauty and historical depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Thames Valley (England) -- Description and travel Thames River (England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 1188697 2025-07-19T03:37:58.981107 text/html 1172347 2024-10-24T10:37:09 text/html 12231221 2025-07-19T03:38:16.564036 application/epub+zip 12252587 2025-07-19T03:38:02.902143 application/epub+zip 514829 2025-07-19T03:38:00.655140 application/epub+zip 12365388 2025-07-19T03:38:25.981985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12171253 2025-07-19T03:38:13.916139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 730686 2022-09-21T09:41:05.904853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 966662 2025-07-19T03:37:56.446163 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 946714 2024-10-24T10:37:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17862 2025-07-19T03:38:26.158980 application/rdf+xml 12286 2025-07-19T03:38:00.817139 image/jpeg 2149 2025-07-19T03:38:00.738098 image/jpeg 13109220 2025-07-19T03:37:59.571101 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