Project Gutenberg 2019-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 299 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous London and Its Environs Described, vol. 5 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "London and Its Environs Described, vol. 5 (of 6)" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This volume provides a detailed description of notable locations, both grand and quaint, within London and its surrounding areas, celebrating the city's architecture, history, and social landscape. The text serves as an insightful guide for anyone interested in the history of London, offering rich descriptions alongside artistic illustrations from original drawings. The opening of this volume introduces the Monument, a striking column commemorating the Great Fire of London, detailing its architectural features and historical significance. The text describes the column's impressive height, intricate designs, and the story behind its creation, highlighting not only its grandeur but also the turbulent history it represents. Following this, the author provides a wealth of information about various places in and around London, ranging from public landmarks to notable streets and their names. The initial chapters effectively set a tone of admiration for the city’s resilience and elegance, inviting readers to explore the continued evolution of London's landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en London (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 London (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800 DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Architecture 554977 2025-06-24T04:39:58.803581 text/html 535550 2024-10-17T13:05:15 text/html 1264352 2025-06-24T04:40:10.403488 application/epub+zip 1267318 2025-06-24T04:40:01.297538 application/epub+zip 238660 2025-06-24T04:39:59.851642 application/epub+zip 1415238 2025-06-24T04:40:15.626480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1378478 2025-06-24T04:40:09.236515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351129 2022-09-27T05:40:41.002130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434834 2025-06-24T04:39:56.865617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414949 2024-10-17T13:05:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16981 2025-06-24T04:40:15.790465 application/rdf+xml 12287 2025-06-24T04:39:59.994548 image/jpeg 1894 2025-06-24T04:39:59.924539 image/jpeg 1240742 2025-06-24T04:39:58.878551 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 More titles under Unknown