The Book of the Thames from Its Rise to Its Fall

London: Charlotte James Publishers , 1978. Cloth. Fine. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated . An exceptional later printing of this work concerning the history of the Thames, signed by the editor R. A. Harris. The fourth new edition of this work, originally published in 1859. A fascinating volume by Mr and Mrs S. C. Hall, retracing the rich history of the River Thames. The Thames is is the longest river in England, and second largest in the United Kingdom. Rich in pictorial beauty, its associations are often linked with glorious achievements, and its antiquities are some of the rarest and most instructive. Its history reflects that of England: of the Britons, the Romans, the Saxons, the Danes, and the Normans. This volume retraces its history from its rise. With a preface by Robert A. Harris, editor. Signed by the editor to the preface. Illustrated in text throughout. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Signe dby Robert A. Harris to the preface. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated in text throughout. Fine