Out and About London

Nonfiction, Travel, Adventure & Literary Travel, History
Cover of the book Out and About London by Thomas Burke, Read Books Ltd.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Burke ISBN: 9781473340688
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: September 15, 2017
Imprint: White Press Language: English
Author: Thomas Burke
ISBN: 9781473340688
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: September 15, 2017
Imprint: White Press
Language: English

Within this volume Burke makes contemporary observations of London and compares it to how it was in the past, especially before the war. It offers an authentic insight into everyday London life a century ago and is highly recommended for those with an interest in London's colourful history. Contents include: "Round the 1917", "Back to Dockland", "Chinatown Revisited", "Soho Carries On", "Out of Town", "In Search of a Show", "Vodka and Vagabonds", "The Kids' Man", "Crowded Hours", "Saturday Night", "Rendezvous", "Tragedy and Cockneyism", "Mine Ease at Mine Inn", "Relics", and "Attaboy!". Thomas Burke (1886 - 1945) was a British author most famous for his 1916 collection of stories, "Limehouse Nights", which were based on life in London's poverty-stricken Limehouse district. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction the history of London.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Within this volume Burke makes contemporary observations of London and compares it to how it was in the past, especially before the war. It offers an authentic insight into everyday London life a century ago and is highly recommended for those with an interest in London's colourful history. Contents include: "Round the 1917", "Back to Dockland", "Chinatown Revisited", "Soho Carries On", "Out of Town", "In Search of a Show", "Vodka and Vagabonds", "The Kids' Man", "Crowded Hours", "Saturday Night", "Rendezvous", "Tragedy and Cockneyism", "Mine Ease at Mine Inn", "Relics", and "Attaboy!". Thomas Burke (1886 - 1945) was a British author most famous for his 1916 collection of stories, "Limehouse Nights", which were based on life in London's poverty-stricken Limehouse district. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction the history of London.

More books from Read Books Ltd.

Cover of the book Memorial Of John McCarter And His Descendants by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book The Decoying and Trapping of Birds and Animals - With Notes on Lark Mirrors by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Pheasant Keeping For Amateurs; A Practical Handbook On The Breeding, Rearing, And General Management Of Aviary Pheasants by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book How to Choose and Manage a Farm by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Rulers Of India : Aurangzeb, Emperor of Hindustan, 1618-1707 by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Determinants and Matrices by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Phoebe, Junior - Chronicles of Carlingford by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book The Art Of Spiritual Harmony by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Bee Keeping by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Popular Poetry Of The Baloches - Vol 1 by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book The World as Will and Idea - Vol. II. by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Advice To Wives On The Management Of Themselves, During The Periods Of Pregnancy, Labour And Suckling by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Seven Easy and Cheap Methods for Preparing, Tanning, Dressing, Scenting and Renovating all Wool and Fur Peltries by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book The Lady of the Lake by Thomas Burke
Cover of the book Short-Wave Radio Reception by Thomas Burke
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy