| Bradshaw's London: George Bradshaw's Classic Guide of 1862 Contributor(s): Christopher, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445634805 ISBN-13: 9781445634807 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 19th Century - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 942.108 |
| Series: Bradshaw's Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.8" W x 7.7" (0.65 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Famed for his railway hand-books - recently rediscovered through Michael Portillo's television series on the great railway journeys - George Bradshaw also produced this Hand Book to London, which was originally published in 1862. Presented as a series of walks within central London, as well as a trip along the Thames by steamer and a visit to the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, it provides a unique perspective on the city as it was 150 years ago. This new edition presents Bradshaw's Hand Book to London in a highly readable form, accompanied by a wealth of contemporary images to bring the text to life. It is packed with fascinating information and armed with this guide, which includes contemporary maps, the modern explorer can retrace Bradshaw's steps to discover the Victorian world amid today's busy city. |
Contributor Bio(s): Christopher, John: - John Christopher has written and edited a number of books on Engineering, Military History and Railway and Road Transport, specializing in the life and works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and being the series editor for Amberley's Bradshaw's Guides series. He has also appeared in Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys television series. In between writing books, he is a balloon pilot and Land Rover fan. He lives in Gloucestershire. |