In PICTURES FROM ITALY, Charles Dickens brings his quirky perspective to a tour of the country in the mid-1840s, looking askance at the domination of the Catholic church, but always alive to the beauty of the place and to the rich traditions of Italian culture. He did not, however, fail to be outrag ...
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A Victorian guidebook which captures the atmosphere of London. The churches, railway stations, banks, theatres and sporting facilities are all detailed. Tips on social behaviour are also provided, including advice on hiring servants and how to cope with milk contaminated with diptheria and typhoid.
A portrait of the River Thames at the height of its prosperity. The book includes descriptions of the villages and towns along the river from its source near Cricklade to the Nore Lightship, maps of popular destinations and locations of angling and bathing spots.