The Thames
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A charming blend of history, personal memoir, and affectionate observation, The Thames by A.P. Herbert chronicles the life and character of England's most iconic river with wit, warmth, and unmistakable authority. Herbert, himself a longtime Thames waterman and Member of Parliament, presents the river not merely as a geographical feature but as a living, breathing artery of British civilization, tracing its course from the Cotswold hills to the sea. With his signature humor and sharp eye for detail, he illustrates the Thames's role in shaping commerce, law, culture, and the everyday lives of those who live and work upon its waters. The prose is conversational yet richly informed, drawing on Herbert's own decades of experience navigating the river alongside a deep knowledge of its history and traditions. The result is a portrait of the Thames that is both a love letter and a lively social document, as entertaining as it is illuminating.
Author: A.P. Herbert
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A charming blend of history, personal memoir, and affectionate observation, The Thames by A.P. Herbert chronicles the life and character of England's most iconic river with wit, warmth, and unmistakable authority. Herbert, himself a longtime Thames waterman and Member of Parliament, presents the river not merely as a geographical feature but as a living, breathing artery of British civilization, tracing its course from the Cotswold hills to the sea. With his signature humor and sharp eye for detail, he illustrates the Thames's role in shaping commerce, law, culture, and the everyday lives of those who live and work upon its waters. The prose is conversational yet richly informed, drawing on Herbert's own decades of experience navigating the river alongside a deep knowledge of its history and traditions. The result is a portrait of the Thames that is both a love letter and a lively social document, as entertaining as it is illuminating.