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The Historic Thames is a classic English history text by Hilaire Belloc. England has been built up upon the framework of her rivers, and, in that pattern, the principal line has been the line of the Thames.

BELLOC'S INSPIRED CONSIDERATION OF THE THAMES IS FULL OF INFORMATION AND COMMENT ON THE HISTORY OF THE RIVER AND ITS INFLUENCE, INCLUDING THE SURROUNDING SETTLEMENTS, GEOGRAPHY, POLITICS, SOCIAL HISTORY AND PLACE NAMES. WRITTEN AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY, IT IS A FASCINATING... Read Full Overview

The Historic Thames is a book written by Hilaire Belloc in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the River Thames, tracing its history and exploring the various towns, villages, and landmarks along its banks. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different section... Read Full Overview

The Historic Thames is a book written by Hilaire Belloc in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the River Thames, which flows through southern England and has played a significant role in the country's history. The book covers the river's geography, geology, and natural history,... Read Full Overview

Hilaire Belloc was an English writer of French extraction, known for his essays and strong opinions. This is a delightful history of England's most important river.

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

Joseph Hilaire Pierre Ren? Belloc (27 July 1870 - 16 July 1953) was a Franco-English writer and historian of the early twentieth century. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect... Read Full Overview

The Thames lies at the very heart of London and the south of England--both physically and metaphorically--and this engaging and personal portrait offers a perfect introduction to the river's many charms. Hilaire Belloc is justly famous for his wonderful and mischievous Cautionary... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview