Travels In England - Paul Hentzner - Bog

Travels in England is a travelogue written by Paul Hentzner, a German traveler, who visited England in the 16th century. The book is a detailed account of his journey, covering various cities and towns in England. Hentzner describes the landscape, architecture, customs, and people he encountered during his travels. The book also provides insights into the political and social climate of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Hentzner's observations are often critical, and he compares England unfavorably to his native Germany. However, his writing is also informative and provides a valuable historical perspective on England during this period. Overall, Travels in England is an interesting and informative read for anyone interested in English history and culture.The famous river Thames owes part of its stream, as well as its appellation, to the Isis; rising a little above Winchelcomb, and being increased with several rivulets, unites both its waters and its name to the Thame, on the other side of Oxford; thence, after passing by London, and being of the utmost utility, from its greatness and navigation, it opens into a vast arm of the sea, from whence the tide, according to Gemma Frisius, flows and ebbs to the distance of eighty miles, twice in twenty-five hours, and, according to Polydore Vergil, above sixty miles twice in twenty-four hours.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.