The Thames Valley Catastrophe
The Thames Valley Catastrophe

Author: Grant Allen

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2022-12-13

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 872661281X

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One Londoner and an American geologist are out for a bicycle trip in the Thames valley. They talk about natural disasters and volcanic eruptions and how thankful they are that such things do not happen in these regions and at these times. The next morning will however prove them wrong and the Londoner will have to ride for his life to escape a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Fodor's Essential England
Fodor's Essential England

Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781640970540

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Contain Detachable fold-out, color map of London affixed to page 3 of cover.

The Thames Valley Catastrophe "Annotated"
The Thames Valley Catastrophe

Author: Grant Allen

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-25

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) was a science writer, author and novelist, and a successful upholder of the theory of evolution.

Batsford's Walking Guides: Thames Valley
Batsford's Walking Guides: Thames Valley

Author: Jilly MacLeod

Publisher: Batsford Books

Published: 2013-04-11

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1849941165

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This eBook has an attractive retro feel, with nostalgic line drawings and hand-drawn maps. Each of the 20 walks have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are circular and none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the following: Clear, easy-to-follow route directions Detailed hand-drawn maps Refreshments and pubs Parking information OS map references In addition, each walk contains information on wildlife, or other special attractions to watch out for while walking. The ideal gift for anyone wanting to explore the countryside within easy reach of London. Author Information Jilly Macleod studied Zoology at University College, London before joining a leading publishing company as a book editor. She worked on the successful Natural History list at HarperCollins and recently helped compile The National Trust Book of the Countryside. She is a keen walker and British countryside enthusiast and recently hiked Hadrian's Wall.

The City on the Thames
The City on the Thames

Author: Simon Jenkins

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1643135538

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By the former editor of the London Times, a vivid, evocative, and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital. London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built—and especially the perennial conflict between money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark color and authority, Simon Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of British heritage.