G. E. Mitton

The Children's Book Of London (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The Children's Book of London" by G.E. Mitton gives young readers a thorough picture of London's history and culture. The book discusses a wide range of subjects, including geography, history, well-known locations, and culture. The physical arrangement of London, including the Thames River, parks, and bridges, is described in the book's first chapters. The book then explores the history of the city, showing how society and culture have changed from the time of the Romans to the present. The book includes discussions on the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and other well-known London landmarks. London's theatre, visual arts, literature, and renowned authors like Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare are all explored in the section on the city's culture. Mitton makes London's history and culture understandable to readers of all ages by using straightforward language and engrossing images. To sum up, "The Children's Book of London" is an important tool for young readers who want to discover more about the fascinating history and culture of one of the most alluring cities in the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358712353
• Artikelnr.: 68482797

Autorenporträt

Geraldine Edith Mitton, also known as G.E. Mitton, was a prolific English writer who wrote novels, biographies, guide-books, and edited works. She was born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham to Rev. Henry Arthur Mitton and was the third of his daughters. She moved to London in 1896 where she collaborated with Walter Besant on his survey of London. She joined the staff of A & C Black, a publishing company, in 1899 where she worked on the editorial staff of Who's Who. Mitton married Sir George Scott, a colonial administrator, in 1920 and collaborated with him on several novels set in Burma. She wrote Scott's biography, titled Scott of the Shan Hills, which was published in 1936, the year after his death.