Tour Through Eastern Counties Of England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162714363)

A Tour Through the Eastern Counties of England is a travelogue written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. The book provides a detailed account of Defoe's journey through the eastern counties of England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Throughout the book, Defoe describes the various towns, villages, and landmarks he encounters, as well as the people he meets along the way. He provides insights into the local customs and traditions, the agriculture and industry of the region, and the natural landscape. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and Defoe's observations and opinions are often humorous and insightful. He also includes historical anecdotes and legends about the places he visits, adding depth and interest to his narrative. A Tour Through the Eastern Counties of England is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into life in England during the early 18th century. It is also a fascinating travelogue that will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the history and culture of this region.This is indeed most visible, speaking of Stratford in Essex; but it is the same thing in proportion in other villages adjacent, especially on the forest side; as at Low Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Woodford, Wanstead, and the towns of West Ham, Plaistow, Upton, etc.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: Daniel Defoe
ISBN-10: 1162714360
ISBN-13: 9781162714363
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.19d