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In this perfect companion toLondon: The Biography,Peter Ackroyd once again delves into the hidden byways of history, describing the river’s endless allure in a journey overflowing with characters, incidents, and wry observations. Thames: The Biographymeanders gloriously, rather like the river itself. In short, lively chapters Ackroyd writes about connections between the Thames and such historical figures as Julius Caesar and Henry the VIII, and offers memorable portraits of the ordinary men and women who depend upon the river for their livelihoods. He visits all the towns and villages along the river from Oxfordshire to London and describes the magnificent royal residences, as well as the bridges and docks, locks and weirs, found along its 215-mile run. The Thames as a source of artistic inspiration comes brilliantly to life as Ackroyd invokes Chaucer, Shakespeare, Turner, Shelley, and other writers, poets, and painters who have been enchanted by its many moods and colors. In his signature entertaining and informative manner, Ackroyd allows the reader to dip into chapters in his own spirit, or to follow the Thames from source to sea. Illustrated with maps and photographs, THAMES is a vivid, highly original mosaic of life by and on the water.
| ISBN-13 | 9780385526234 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0385526237 |
| Weight | 2.04 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.62 x 1.37 x 9.52 In |
| List Price | $40.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 512 pages |
| Publisher | Nan A. Talese |
| Published On | 2008-11-04 |
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