John Rowe

Broschiertes Buch

A Hand Book Of Dorking

With Numerous Illustrations On Wood And Steel (1855)

Beschreibung

A Hand Book of Dorking is a book written by John Rowe and published in 1855. It is a comprehensive guide to the town of Dorking, located in Surrey, England. The book contains numerous illustrations on wood and steel, providing readers with a visual representation of the town's history, architecture, and landmarks. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Dorking. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's history, from its early origins to its development in the 19th century. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the town's architecture, churches, schools, and public buildings. The illustrations in the book are particularly noteworthy, as they provide readers with a detailed look at the town's buildings and landmarks. The woodcuts and steel engravings were created by skilled artists and engravers, and are a testament to the high quality of printing and publishing in the mid-19th century.Overall, A Hand Book of Dorking is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Dorking. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the town's past, and the illustrations add an extra dimension to the text.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 343g
• ISBN-13: 9781437455304
• ISBN-10: 1437455301
• Artikelnr.: 25911044