All about Battersea by Henry S. Simmonds
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"All About Battersea" by Henry S. Simmonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an extensive examination of Battersea, detailing its history, notable figures, and significant landmarks, with a likely focus on its development and transformation over the years. The author appears to present a thorough landscape that encompasses socio-cultural and industrial aspects of the area. The opening of the book introduces Nine Elms Lane and
sets a picturesque scene of what Battersea looked like in the past, complete with descriptions of its natural beauty and recreational areas. It highlights how the characters of the area shifted from a serene landscape with orchards and gardens to its industrial past, marked by different establishments like breweries and railways. The narrative hints at both the historical significance and the social issues of the time while also celebrating the locality's evolutionary journey. This blend of history, local anecdotes, and sociological observation invites readers to immerse themselves deeply in the layers of Battersea's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Simmonds, Henry S. |
|---|---|
| Title | All about Battersea |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Battersea (London, England) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55045 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55045-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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