The Thames And Its Tributaries V1: Or Rambles Among The Rivers (1840)

The Thames and Its Tributaries V1: Or Rambles Among The Rivers is a book written by Charles Mackay and published in 1840. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels and explorations along the Thames River and its various tributaries. Mackay provides a comprehensive description of the natural beauty of the river, its historical significance, and the different towns and villages that line its banks. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular section of the river, and includes vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna, as well as the people and local customs. The author also provides interesting anecdotes and historical facts about the river and its surroundings, making the book an informative and entertaining read. The Thames and Its Tributaries V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the Thames River and the surrounding areas.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Charles Mackay (1841-1889) was born in Perth, Scotland. His mother died shortly after his birth, and his father, who had been in turn a Lieutenant on a Royal Navy sloop (captured and imprisoned for four years in France) and then an Ensign in the 47th foot taking part in the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition where he contracted malaria, sent young Charles to live with a nurse in Woolwich in 1822. After a couple of years' education in Brussels from 1828-1830, he became a journalist and songwriter in London. He worked on The Morning Chronicle from 1835-1844, when he was appointed Editor of The Glasgow Argus. His song The Good Time Coming sold 400,000 copies in 1846, the year that he was awarded his Doctorate of Literature by Glasgow University. He was a friend of influential figures such as Charles Dickens and Henry Russell, and moved to London to work on The Illustrated London News in 1848, and he became Editor of it in 1852. He was a correspondent for The Times during the American Civil War, but thereafter concentrated on writing books. Apart from Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, he is best remembered for his songs and his Dictionary of Lowland Scotch.