'The Book of the Thames' is a comprehensive and engaging history of the River Thames. The river has been an important fixture throughout history, being an economic resource, a maritime route, a boundary, a fresh water source, and a source of food.
Illustrated with numerous in-text engravings throughout.
Written by husband and wife Samuel Carter Hall and top Anna Maria Hall. Samuel was a journalist who was best known for editing 'The Art Journal' and for his much-satirised personality. Anna was a novelist who was best known for her works on Irish life.
Prior owners stamp to the recto to the front endpaper, and to the verso of the title page, 'Arthur Athelstane Staight'.
Undated, dated from Copac from copies held at the Guildhall Library, City of London. Condition Report: In the original full cloth binding. Externally, with some fading to the spine and to the rear joint. Light marking and discolouration to the boards. Small amount of lifting to the head of the front joint. Prior owners stamp to the recto to the front endpaper, and to the verso of the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spot to the first and last few pages. Overall: Very Good
Product code: 1877 top Book of the Thames Rise and Fall Mr and Mrs Hall Illustrated