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 Project Gutenberg 2020-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 205 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (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 Richard Tonsing and 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. 4" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The volume provides a detailed exploration of London's noteworthy features, history, and significant landmarks, while illustrating the city's grandeur and its surrounding areas. The narrative is rich in historical context and covers various events and places that are crucial to understanding the development and character of this major metropolis. The opening portion of the book begins with an overview of London's origins and evolution, debunking various myths surrounding its foundation, such as those attributed to Brutus and King Lud. It details early accounts of London’s growth during the Roman occupation, its status in trade, and its eventual destruction during Boadicea's revolt. Various historical anecdotes and etymological discussions provide insight into how London transformed from mere huts into a significant urban center. The author weaves through the city's early governance structures, the changing demographics, and essential events leading up to the Saxon heptarchy, laying a foundation for understanding London's rich tapestry of history that continues to develop throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en London (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 London (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800 DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 524205 2025-06-24T09:28:48.910388 text/html 503323 2024-10-17T15:40:01 text/html 1524025 2025-06-24T09:28:57.267367 application/epub+zip 1527027 2025-06-24T09:28:50.701404 application/epub+zip 254898 2025-06-24T09:28:49.729388 application/epub+zip 1650354 2025-06-24T09:29:01.926389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1619396 2025-06-24T09:28:56.369340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349587 2022-09-27T15:45:55.483302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451347 2025-06-24T09:28:47.857412 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 431433 2024-10-17T15:40:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16790 2025-06-24T09:29:02.080296 application/rdf+xml 11116 2025-06-24T09:28:49.842374 image/jpeg 1803 2025-06-24T09:28:49.785353 image/jpeg 1499742 2025-06-24T09:28:48.984374 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown