Rollo in London

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rollo in London" by Jacob Abbott is a historical fiction work written in the mid-19th century. The book follows the adventures of a twelve-year-old boy named Rollo, who is exploring London with his uncle, Mr. George. Their travels encompass the city's famous landmarks, daily life, and engaging learning experiences, providing a vibrant depiction of London during that era. At the start of the narrative, Rollo and Mr. George arrive in London and begin their exploration of the city, discussing its dual nature as both a commercial and political hub. Their journey begins at London Bridge, where Mr. George elucidates the distinctions between the City and the West End, setting the stage for their adventures. The opening chapters lay the foundation for their explorations, introducing various characters and the bustling life of London, inviting readers to join Rollo as he uncovers the wonders and complexities of this iconic city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-01-06