c1875 Knight's London

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Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

Complete in nine volumes. A comprehensive cyclopaedia of the city of London, England, providing a detailed survey of the city during the middle of the nineteenth century. Considered a valuable resource in understanding the city's history, culture, and societal norms during the Victorian era. With commentary on important landmarks, antiquities, buildings, institutions, infrastructure, topography, development, and social condition at the time of publication. Knight includes statistics, anecdotes, and biographical reminiscences of notable characters. Edited by Charles Knight, an English publisher, editor and author. Knight published and contributed to works such as The Penny Magazine, The Penny Cyclopaedia, and The English Cyclopaedia, and established the Local Government Chronicle. Volume one is illustrated with a frontispiece, title vignette, three plates, and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on London Bridge, Roman London, and street noises, amongst other subjects. Volume two is illustrated with four plates and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on The House of Commons, The Strand, and Milton's London, amongst other subjects. Volume three is illustrated with four plates and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on Christ's Hospital, life of the last century, and St. James' Palace, amongst other subjects. Volume four is illustrated with four plates and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on Scotsmen in London, the Foundling Hospital, and beer and breweries, amongst other subjects. Volume five is illustrated with four plates and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on Somerset House, The old Bailey, and the Temple Church, amongst other subjects. Volume six is illustrated with four plates and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on the gardens of the Zoological Society, theatres of London, and London prisons, amongst other subjects. Volume seven is illustrated with a title vignette, three plates, and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on the National Gallery, metropolitan boroughs, and the stock exchange, amongst other subjects. Volume eight is illustrated with three title vignettes, one plate, and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on clubs, convents, and inns, amongst other subjects. Volume nine is illustrated with two title vignettes, two plates, and numerous in-text engravings. Providing commentary on parks, public houses, and the Tower of London, amongst other subjects. This volume includes all title pages and prefaces to the rear.