The Spirit of London (Hardcover)

A reissue of a truly classic title on the Batsford backlist. First published in 1935, it is a wonderful snapshot of our capital before the Second World War, and a charming insight into our attitudes to urban life back in the Thirties. Our posh guide Cohen-Portheim offers us his interpretation of life in London through her people, her buildings and her history.The chapters include:Towns withinTown Streets and their LifeGreen LondonLondon and the ArtsLondon Amusements and Night LifeHotels and RestaurantsTraditional LondonLondon and the BritishLondon and the Foreigner (surprisingly liberal!)It includes the iconic Brian Cook cover illustration of Ludgate Circus and St Pauls, and should be sought after for that alone. Add in the charm of the authentic voice of a 1930s Londoner, it should be enjoyed by all Londoners.

General

Imprint:	Batsford
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Paul Cohen-Portheim • Simon Jenkins
Dimensions:	214 x 134 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-84994-028-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
LSN:	1-84994-028-2
Barcode:	9781849940283

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