Metropolitan Improvements: Or London In The Nineteenth Century (1827)

by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Book Overview

Metropolitan Improvements: Or London In The Nineteenth Century (1827) is a book written by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd that explores the changes and improvements that were made to London during the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the city's transformation.The first chapter provides an overview of the city's history and growth, while the second chapter delves into the various public buildings and institutions that were constructed during the 19th century. The third chapter is dedicated to the city's parks and gardens, including the famous Hyde Park and Regent's Park.The fourth chapter explores the city's transportation infrastructure, including the construction of new roads, bridges, and tunnels. The fifth chapter focuses on the city's water supply and sanitation systems, which underwent significant improvements during the 19th century.The final chapter of the book takes a broader view of the city's transformation, discussing the impact that these changes had on the social and economic fabric of London. Throughout the book, Shepherd provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various improvements, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of one of the world's most iconic cities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436885035
• ISBN13: 9781436885034
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"