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Out and About London

Thomas Burke

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

As one can guess from the title, the following book covers the author's experiences of exploring London to the fullest. It was written in the early 20th century, and so while the book may not function well as a modern travel guide, it certainly gives a lovely glimpse into what the city was like during that time.
Available since: 12/09/2019.
Print length: 212 pages.

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