G. E. Mitton’s Children’s Book of London is an engaging Edwardian guide to the history and sights of the British capital, written with young readers in mind but full of detail that adults will appreciate. Mitton covers the Tower of London, Westminster, the Thames, and the great institutions of the city, weaving history, legend, and lively description throughout.
As a period document, the book also offers a snapshot of London at the height of the British Empire, when the city was the world’s largest metropolis. Download the free EPUB for a charming and historically rich tour of Edwardian London.