Tales from the Terrific Register: The Book of London

By Neil R Storey

Residents, tourists, and historians alike will enjoy these many tales of London life, sure to startle the modern reader. Including gripping stories of fires, floods, and disasters; "eye-witness" accounts of the great plague; and the "the last moment of Lord Balmerino, executed on Tower Hill, 1746," it is a fascinating read for anyone who loves the city.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The History Press
• Release date: Oct 5, 2009
• ISBN: 9780750961660

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Reviews for Tales from the Terrific Register

[rapotter_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A fine book -- but where are the illustrations?? Without them, it's a real loss.