The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ashton, John, 1834-1911

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history and significance of the River Fleet, its former prison, and the marriages that occurred in its vicinity, dissecting the social and cultural elements of London life in earlier times. This detailed narrative aims to document aspects of the past that have largely faded from memory. At the start of the book, Ashton introduces the River Fleet and emphasizes its historical importance, despite its current state as a neglected ditch largely forgotten by time. He illustrates the river's journey and its transformation, recalling its vibrant past when it was navigable and an essential water source for Londoners. The opening chapters delve into the river's etymology, its once-bustling course, and the various wells and baths that lined its banks, while also hinting at the detrimental effects of urban development and pollution over time. Through his thorough research, Ashton sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the river's role across different facets of life in London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilsden, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-12-21