Liverpool by Dixon Scott
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About this eBook
| Author | Scott, Dixon, 1881-1915 |
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| Illustrator | Hay, J. Hamilton |
| Title | Liverpool |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Shaun Pinder, Fay Dunn, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "Liverpool" by Dixon Scott is a descriptive account of the city, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the character, development, and essential features of Liverpool, specifically highlighting the profound relationship between the city and its defining element, the River Mersey. Scott's work focuses on various aspects of the city, including its industrial heritage, social complexities, architectural features, and the lives of its inhabitants. At the start of the book, the author establishes Liverpool's identity as a modern city that has arisen thanks to its river-based economy and vibrant commerce. Scott describes how the River Mersey is both a physical and psychological foundation for the city, shaping its history and the nature of its people. The opening section paints a vivid picture of the city's emergence as an important port, emphasizing its unique blend of youthful energy and historical echoes that create a rich, complex narrative. Through observations of the city's landmarks and the character of its populace, Scott sets the tone for a detailed exploration of Liverpool's multifaceted essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Liverpool (England) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50152 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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