Old Ballads Illustrating The Great Frost Of 1683-84: And The Fair On The River Thames (1844) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164828518)

""Old Ballads Illustrating The Great Frost Of 1683-84: And The Fair On The River Thames"" is a book written by Edward Francis Rimbault and published in 1844. The book contains a collection of old ballads that describe the Great Frost of 1683-84, which was a severe winter that caused the River Thames to freeze over. The ballads also depict the fair that was held on the frozen river, which attracted thousands of people and was a significant event in London's history. The book provides historical context and insight into the cultural significance of the fair, as well as the impact that the frost had on the city and its inhabitants. The ballads are presented in their original form, with annotations and explanations provided by Rimbault to help readers understand their meaning and significance. Overall, ""Old Ballads Illustrating The Great Frost Of 1683-84: And The Fair On The River Thames"" is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a unique moment in London's past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Francis Rimbault
ISBN-10: 1164828517
ISBN-13: 9781164828518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d