Originally published in 1908, this incredible work studies the history and culture of England. The writer entertains the readers with beautiful descriptions of the towns and various unknown facts. In addition, short histories of the places and famous personalities that lived there are included in this work. Contents include: In London Town Old Father Thames In a Cathedral City Through Wessex Round the Tors The Land of Saints In Shakespeare's Country An Old English House By Fen and Broad By Dale and Fell The Playground of England Heroes of the Storm

Excerpt from Peeps at Many Lands; England London is the greatest city in the world. How easy it is to say that or read it How very, very hard it is to get the least idea of what it means 1 We may talk of millions of people, of thousands of streets, of hundreds of thousands of houses, but words will give us little grasp of what London means. And if we go to see for ourselves, we may travel up and down its highways and byways until we are dizzy with the rush of its hurrying crowds, its streams of close-packed vehicles, its rows upon rows of houses, shops, banks, churches, museums, halls, theatres, and begin to think that at last we have seen London. But alas for our fancy! We find that all the time we have only been in one small corner of it, and the great city spreads far and wide around the district we have learned to know, just as a sea spreads around an islet on its broad surface. When we read or hear of London, we are always coming across the terms West End and East End. West and East of what? Where is the dividing - line? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series, and it was written by George W. T. Omond. The series offers readers insights into different countries and regions around the world, focusing on their culture, geography, and way of life. George W. T. Omond, the author, likely provides a descriptive and informative narrative about Belgium, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series was known for presenting a vivid and accessible portrayal of various countries for a young audience. For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Belgium and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" could be a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. The series aimed to provide an engaging introduction to different cultures and societies.

Excerpt from Peeps at Many Lands France France and England lie closely together, facing each other, not only across the famous Straits of Dover, but on either Side of that long stretch of sea which we call the English Channel, and our French neighbours call La Manche (the Sleeve), because of its shape. We know that those who live near each other often have many dealings together, either in friendship or enmity, and this is very true of England and France. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.