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Title: The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain" is a descriptive and historical publication produced in the mid-19th century. This work explores and illustrates various coastal locations in Great Britain, emphasizing their scenic beauty, historical significance, and maritime activities. The text likely serves as both a travel guide and a historical account, shedding light on the importance of these harbours in England's cultural and economic landscape. The opening portion introduces several key locations, such as Tynemouth Lighthouse and Harwich, detailing their histories and geographical significance. For instance, Tynemouth is portrayed as a hazardous yet picturesque spot known for shipwrecks, highlighting the vital role of lifeboats in safeguarding crews. The descriptions blend artistic perspective with factual detail, painting a comprehensive picture of these maritime sites. As the narrative unfolds, it offers not just views of the landscape but also insights into the local commerce, fishing trade, and notable historical events that shaped these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852

Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854

Illustrator: Creswick, Thomas, 1811-1869

Illustrator: Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863

EBook No.: 34866

Published: Jan 6, 2011

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Coasts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works

Subject: Great Britain -- Pictorial works

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:34866:2 2011-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Harding, James Duffield Creswick, Thomas Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry) Finden, W. (William) en 1
2024-11-09T02:12:21Z The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1

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Title: The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Susan Skinner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain" is a descriptive and historical publication produced in the mid-19th century. This work explores and illustrates various coastal locations in Great Britain, emphasizing their scenic beauty, historical significance, and maritime activities. The text likely serves as both a travel guide and a historical account, shedding light on the importance of these harbours in England's cultural and economic landscape. The opening portion introduces several key locations, such as Tynemouth Lighthouse and Harwich, detailing their histories and geographical significance. For instance, Tynemouth is portrayed as a hazardous yet picturesque spot known for shipwrecks, highlighting the vital role of lifeboats in safeguarding crews. The descriptions blend artistic perspective with factual detail, painting a comprehensive picture of these maritime sites. As the narrative unfolds, it offers not just views of the landscape but also insights into the local commerce, fishing trade, and notable historical events that shaped these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852

Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854

Illustrator: Creswick, Thomas, 1811-1869

Illustrator: Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863

EBook No.: 34866

Published: Jan 6, 2011

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Coasts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works

Subject: Great Britain -- Pictorial works

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:34866:3 2011-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Harding, James Duffield Creswick, Thomas Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry) Finden, W. (William) en 1