London Cries & Public Edifices by John Leighton
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"London Cries & Public Edifices" by Luke Limner is a detailed illustrated account that captures the vibrant street life and architecture of London during the early 19th century, specifically around the mid-1800s. This book serves as both a historical account and a visual representation, highlighting various public buildings and the cries of street vendors, showcasing a slice of everyday life in the bustling capital. It weaves together the social, cultural, and architectural
elements of London, providing insights into the lives of its citizens and the legacy of its structures. The content is organized around illustrations accompanied by descriptive text of iconic locations and the associated street cries that characterize the city. Limner introduces readers to a range of public edifices, such as the Tower of London, the Bank of England, and Westminster Abbey, while simultaneously documenting the colorful interactions of street vendors selling goods like matchsticks, cherries, and baked potatoes. Each chapter brings forth a particular building or area, creating a tapestry of life in London that is both nostalgic and informative, blending artistry with historical context to engage contemporary readers with the city’s rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leighton, John, 1822-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | London Cries & Public Edifices |
| Alternate Title | The cries of London and public edifices |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Cries -- England -- London |
| Subject | Architecture -- England -- London |
| Subject | London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58312 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58312-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 177 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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