Rollo in London

audiobook

Rollo in London

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~3 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

0:14
2

PRINCIPAL PERSONS OF THE STORY.

0:16
3

ROLLO IN LONDON - BY - JACOB ABBOTT.

0:23
4

ENGRAVINGS.

0:20
5

ROLLO IN LONDON. - Chapter I. - City and Town.

6:38
6

Chapter II. - London Bridge.

28:16
7

Chapter III. - The River.

9:32
8

Chapter IV. - The Policeman.

11:54
9

Chapter V. - Lodgings.

9:19
10

Chapter VI. - Breakfast.

4:53

Description

Young Rollo, a twelve‑year‑old boy traveling through Europe with his parents and uncle, arrives in the bustling capital of England ready for a new adventure. As the train pulls out of the station, his uncle George teases him about the “two‑headed monster” that is London, sparking Rollo’s curiosity about the city's hidden dual nature. The narrative quickly introduces the historic City of commerce and the regal West End, setting the stage for a lively exploration of streets, monuments, and everyday life.

Through clear, engaging prose, the story blends Rollo’s personal observations with vivid descriptions of landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, and the bustling markets along the Thames. Listeners will hear Rollo’s wonder as he compares ancient origins with the modern hustle, learning tidbits of history without feeling like a lesson. The book’s gentle humor and vivid illustrations make the journey feel like a guided tour for curious young minds.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (227K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2008-01-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

1803–1879

A hugely popular 19th-century American writer, he helped shape children's literature with stories and biographies meant to teach as well as entertain. His books reached generations of young readers through the beloved Rollo series and many lively histories.

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