The Kentish Coast (eBook, PDF) - G. Harper, Charles
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Excerpt from Book: Where does the coast of Kent begin? It begins at Deptford, that crowded London suburb which would doubtless be considerably aston ished in contemplating itself as a seaside town, and in fact does not do so. Yet Deptford's old naval history and ship-yard associations give it a salt-water ?avour, and so we must needs say that the coast begins there. True, it is but the Thames whose murky waters lap the shore at Deptford; but the Thames here is the great commercial London River, as seamen call it, the port to which resorts a goodly proportion of the world's shipping; and…mehr

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Excerpt from Book: Where does the coast of Kent begin? It begins at Deptford, that crowded London suburb which would doubtless be considerably aston ished in contemplating itself as a seaside town, and in fact does not do so. Yet Deptford's old naval history and ship-yard associations give it a salt-water ?avour, and so we must needs say that the coast begins there. True, it is but the Thames whose murky waters lap the shore at Deptford; but the Thames here is the great commercial London River, as seamen call it, the port to which resorts a goodly proportion of the world's shipping; and sea-going vessels crowd the fairway at all hours of day and night. About the Author: Charles George Harper (1863 – 1943) was an English author and illustrator. Born in London, England, Harper wrote many self-illustrated travel books, exploring the regions, roads, coastlines, literary connections, old inns etc. of Britain. In later life, he lived in Petersham.
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Charles George Harper (1863–1943) was an esteemed English author and illustrator, best known for his travel books and topographical studies of the British Isles. Harper had a distinctive literary style that seamlessly intertwined personal observations with historical and topographic details, providing an evocative and picturesque portrayal of British landscapes and regional customs. Among his extensive work, 'The Kentish Coast', published initially in the early twentieth century, is a delightful exploration of the coastline of Kent. Harper delves into its charming villages, rugged cliffs, and the storied history embedded within its shores, offering readers not just a travel guide but a literary journey infused with cultural insight. His dedication to documenting the nuances of everyday life, as well as the physical beauty of England's geography, won him accolades and a devoted readership. Harper's contribution to the travel literature genre remains significant to this day, providing historical context and a nostalgic vision of the British past.