The Thames : a cultural history / by Mick Sinclair
2007, First Edition. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 251 pages; Description: xxx, 251 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-237) and indexes. Subjects: Historic buildings --England --Thames Valley. Summary: Through quiet meadows, rolling hills, leafy suburbia, industrial sites, and a changing London riverside, Mick Sinclair tracks the Thames from source to sea, documenting internationally-known landmarks such as Tower Bridge and Windsor Castle and revealing lesser known features such as Godstow Abbey, Canvey Island, the Sanford Lasher, and George Orwell's tranquil grave. Item #154465
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