Name: Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words
Price: 33.57 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Burton, Anthony
ISBN: 9781399092876

portada Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words

Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words

Type

Physical Book

Author

Anthony Burton

Publisher

Pen and Sword Transport

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.6 x 22.5 x 1.6 cm

Weight

0.96 kg.

ISBN13

9781399092876

Synopsis "Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words"

The book looks at London's maritime history from the establishment of Roman Londinium to the present day. It discusses many different aspects of life on the Thames and its connecting waterways and canals. There was a time when the River Thames was the main highway for the city, when watermen plied their trade carrying passengers and goods in a wide variety of craft, ranging from rowing boats to sailing barges. The Thames was also, for many centuries, a major ship building center, and the story includes the construction of some iconic vessels from Henry VIII's flagship Henri Grace á Dieu to Isambard Brunel's great steamship the SS Great Eastern. London was also until recently the country's most important port. In the days of sail, the Port of London was crowded with vessels and it was not until the nineteenth century that major enclosed docks were built, a process that continued into the early years of the twentieth century. The early nineteenth century also saw London connected to the rest of England through a network of canals. Other topics covered include the lifeboat service, river fire fighting forces and the river police. The result is a colorful pageant that highlights the vital role that London's waterways played in the life of the capital.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words - Burton, Anthony

Synopsis "Maritime London: An Historical Journey in Pictures and Words"

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery