The Thames

Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 68K words
Chapters: 7

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Thames by G. E. MittonAuthor: Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Jun 17, 2012

Editor's review

This Project Gutenberg edition of The Thames is a book on the history and scenery of the river by the English author Geraldine Edith Mitton. Taking the Thames as its thread, it links the riverside towns, historic sites and local lore, and belongs to the literature of English local history and topography. For readers comfortable with the original English, it serves as a primary English source on the history and culture along the Thames, written in the unhurried, antiquarian essay style of early twentieth-century England. There is no need to read it from cover to cover; it is better dipped into by stretch of river or by town of interest, with a map and photographs at hand for a fuller sense of place. As a public-domain ebook it is easy to search and quote, making it a useful supplement to reading on English history and topography rather than a systematic general history.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in English history and topography and in the scenery along the Thames
Researchers who need original English local-history material for thematic reading or quotation
Readers who enjoy essayistic antiquarian writing and can accept early twentieth-century English prose
Travellers planning a journey along the Thames who want to learn the lore of the riverside towns in advance

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking a systematic general history of England with a rigorous scholarly framework
General readers with limited English reading ability who expect a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer light, story-driven narrative and have little patience for antiquarian essays

Reading tips

Begin with the table of contents and dip into the town chapters that interest you, following the river upstream or downstream.
Keep a map or satellite view open while reading to match each stretch of river with its place names and build a sense of spatial orientation.
Look up unfamiliar place names and historical figures as you go; do not let such details interrupt your reading.
Use it as a supplement to thematic reading on English history and topography, alongside general histories.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the original English ebook released by Project Gutenberg; the text is in English and there is no Chinese translation. It suits readers with some grounding in English who are willing to read the original.

Do I need to read it from beginning to end in order?

No. The book is organised around places along the Thames, and the chapters are relatively independent. Dipping in by stretch of river or by place name of interest is more efficient and works well alongside travel plans.

Is this book suitable as a textbook of English history?

No. It is closer to local history and scenic essays, focusing on the lore and human detail of riverside towns rather than offering a systematic general history. Use it as a supplement to thematic reading, not as a textbook.

What are the practical advantages of the ebook edition?

As a public-domain ebook it is easy to search in full, quote from and copy, which makes it handy for organising source material on a theme. Layout and illustrations vary by reader, so software that supports jumping through the table of contents is recommended.

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Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955 Author

Geraldine Edith Mitton (G. E. Mitton, 1868–1955) was a British writer of popular history and topographical works; relatively little is known about her life from public sources, and the library holds 16 of her books. Her subjects were wide-ranging: she wrote a literary biography for general readers, Jane Austen and Her Times, and topographical accounts of London districts and British places such as Mayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater; Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney; Cornwall; and The Thames, as well as works on regions abroad, including Normandy. She also wrote knowledge books for children, among them The Children's Book of Stars and The Children's Book of London, introducing astronomy and city lore in plain language. Her work is chiefly historical and topographical, plainly written for a broad audience of adults and young readers alike.