The Children's Book of London

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The Children's Book of London

by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

EN·~7 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

THE SIGHTS OF LONDON

1:18:13

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:17

BOOK I - LONDON AS IT IS

0:01

THE - Children's Book of London

0:02

CHAPTER I - LONDON CHILDREN

16:20

CHAPTER II - LONDON

16:19

CHAPTER III - THE KING'S PALACES

2:04

CHAPTER IV - TRAINS AND HORSES

12:27

CHAPTER V - CHILDREN AT SCHOOL

14:48

CHAPTER VI - LONDON MARKETS

16:27
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Description

Step into a delightful, picture‑filled tour of the capital as seen through the eyes of the city’s youngest residents. The book opens with a gentle reminder that London isn’t a fairy‑tale street of gold, but a bustling place full of wonder—from towering bridges and glittering palaces to bustling markets and hidden gardens. Each illustration brings a landmark to life, while the warm, conversational tone invites listeners to imagine themselves wandering the very streets and squares described.

Beyond the landmarks, the narrative weaves in candid snapshots of children’s own opinions. Some speak of the excitement of the zoo and Madame Tussauds, while others hint at the quieter, everyday rhythm of school, family trips, and local parks. Their varied voices paint a lively portrait of a city that is both grand and ordinary, offering a charming glimpse of London as it was at the turn of the twentieth century—perfect for curious ears eager to hear history told with the imagination of a child.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (440K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jun 15, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

1868–1955

A versatile English writer, editor, and guidebook author, she moved easily between fiction, biography, and practical books about places and people. Her career also intersected with Walter Besant’s great survey of London, giving her work a strong sense of literary and urban history.

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