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London Under: The Secret History Beneath the Streets
London Under The Secret History Beneath the Streets
Author: Peter Ackroyd
London Under is a wonderful, atmospheric, imagina­tive, oozing short study of everything that goes on under London, from original springs and streams and Roman amphitheaters to Victorian sewers, gang hideouts, and modern tube stations. The depths below are hot, warmer than the surface, and this book tunnels down through the geological layers, me...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385531504
ISBN-10: 0385531508
Publication Date: 11/1/2011
Pages: 208
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Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This book was a great one about a fascinating topic. I really liked the authors' biography of London. I only have to say that I really wish more were written from this point of view looking down on London. The writing is well placed with a special sense of awe directed toward the topic. I recommend this book for anyone interested in digging into the ground of cities.


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