Thames The Biography by Peter Ackroyd English history of London and The Thames
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This is a near fine (almost like new) paperback. 2006 Anchor Books. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. The inside pages are crisp and clean. The binding is tight and straight, NO creasing along spine. The cover is near fine, clean and shiny with only a hint of shelf wear. Standard trade paperback size, octavo book size or 6" x 9" with 481 pages including index and credits.
Thames The Biography by Peter Ackroyd is a sweeping narrative and historical account of England's famous 215-mile waterway, The Thames. The book was intended as a companion to his acclaimed book ; London The Biography. The author shows the River Thames not just as a geographical feature, but as a cultural entity with its own distinct psyche, folklore, and history. The author shows the connections between the Thames and historical figures such as Julius Caesar and Henry Vlll. In addition, the Thames as a source of artistic inspiration for writers and artists such as Shakespeare, Shelley and Turner. Not left behind are the ordinary men and women who depend on the Thames for their livelihood
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