Project Gutenberg 2020-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 Martin, Benjamin Ellis 1839 1909 Pennell, Joseph 1857 1926 Pennell, J. (Joseph) 39006692 Old Chelsea: A Summer-Day's Stroll Transcribed from the 1889 T. Fisher Unwin edition by David Price "Old Chelsea: A Summer-Day's Stroll" by Benjamin Ellis Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the evolution of Chelsea, London, from a rustic village to an integral part of the metropolis, highlighting its historical figures and architectural transitions. The author vividly captures the essence and charm of Old Chelsea, reflecting on its rich cultural history and notable residents. The opening of the book begins with the author's leisurely stroll through Chelsea during the summer of 1888, describing the neighborhood’s transformation over the years. Martin reflects on historical references to Chelsea as a quaint rural community and notes how it has maintained a unique character amid urban growth. The rich tapestry of Chelsea’s past is woven through anecdotes about significant places and figures, including the remnants of Thomas More's residence and the influence of notable personalities like Nell Gwynne and Sir Hans Sloane. Martin invites readers to appreciate the juxtaposition of history and modernity as he guides them through Chelsea’s prominent areas, setting the tone for a nostalgic exploration of the neighborhood’s evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Chelsea (London, England) -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 307209 2025-06-25T04:54:21.084747 text/html 268504 2024-10-18T04:52:39 text/html 10593013 2025-06-25T04:54:30.493716 application/epub+zip 10578757 2025-06-25T04:54:23.411731 application/epub+zip 171615 2025-06-25T04:54:21.987698 application/epub+zip 10647547 2025-06-25T04:54:34.996653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10589880 2025-06-25T04:54:28.491678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207150 2022-09-28T10:08:30.814815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187562 2025-06-25T04:54:20.034712 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167702 2024-10-18T04:52:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16910 2025-06-25T04:54:35.154662 application/rdf+xml 10732 2025-06-25T04:54:22.134748 image/jpeg 2125 2025-06-25T04:54:22.061728 image/jpeg 10624977 2025-06-25T04:54:21.295715 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