Jan 01, 2002 baedeker s guide books first appeared in 1827 and by the time this edition of london and its environs was published in 1900 they had earned a well deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy and encyclopaedic content. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Handbook for travellers by baedeker, karl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the 1903 edition of the baedeker guidebook to northern italy.
Dr johnson said that a man who has not been to italy is always conscious of an inferiority from not having seen what it is expected a man should see. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Read ebook now here baedeker s london and its environs 1900 free books. Karl baedeker, leipzig, 1908, hb no dw, red flexible cloth covers with gilt titles and blind stamped decoration to the spine and front cover, some wear to the covers in particular at the top of the spine, pages tanned with age, the maps appear to be intact with the exception of those at the front and rear of the book which both have one tear. Its as thick as one of those bibles that allegedly stop bullets. Baedekers london and its environs 1900 by karl baedeker hardback book the fast. Paris and its environs, with routes from london to paris, and from paris to the rhine and switzerland 14th ed. Handbook for travellers 7th remodelled edition, 1914 multiple formats at. Author of london and its environs, italy, belgium and holland, switzerland and the adjacent portions of italy, savoy, and tyrol, great britain, london and its environs, the rhine from rotterdam to constance, berlin and its environs. Dec 30, 2007 the small chunky one is baedeker s london and its environs, published in 1900. Bartholomew complete with indexresizable london street plan. Kings and governments may err, but never mr baedeker.
Explore books by karl baedeker with our selection at. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Frontis folding map torn and beginning to detach, otherwise about very good with covers scuffed. Karl baedeker author of baedekers great britain, 1890. A comprehensive travel guide to england, wales and scotland in the interwar period, this edition is distinguished for its reported association with the luftwaffe attacks known as the baedeker blitz in 1942, during which exeter, bath, norwich, york and canterbury in particular. Karl baedeker books list of books by author karl baedeker. Baedekers guide books first appeared in 1827 and by the time this edition of london and its environs was published in 1900 they had earned a well deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy and encyclopaedic content. Each successive edition included up to the minute revisions. London entered the 20th century at the height of its influence as the capital of the largest empire in history, but the new century was to bring many challenges. A comprehensive travel guide to england, wales and scotland in the interwar period, this edition is distinguished for its reported association with the luftwaffe attacks known as the baedeker blitz in 1942, during which exeter, bath, norwich, york and canterbury in. Editions for baedeker s london and its environs 1900.
The small chunky one is baedekers london and its environs, published in 1900. Many of the cities described changed dramatically during the. This is a reprint of a guidebook for visitors to london, as published in 1900. Handbook for travellers 7th remodelled edition, 1914 multiple formats at karl baedeker firm. Baedeker s guide books first appeared in 1827 and by the time this edition of london and its environs was published in 1900 they had earned a well deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy and encyclopaedic content. Each successive edition included up to the minute revisions obtained by an army. Baedekers london and its environs, 1898, 11th edition. Baedekers london and its environs 1900 by karl baedeker. Baedekers guide to northern italy the british library.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This article covers the history of london of the early 20th century, from 1900 to the outbreak of world war ii in 1939. Baedeker s london and its environs 1900 by karl baedeker hardback book the fast. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Flexible, red cloth boards, giltlettered on front and spine, marbled page edges. Many of the cities described changed dramatically during the 20th century so these books are important records and are used by scholars in many disciplines. A handbook for travelers a facsimile of the original 1914 edition, and more on. Each successive edition included up to the minute revisions obtained by an army of local agents, the accuracy of whose work was constantly checked by.
Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. Baedekers london and its environs, 1898, 11th edition, karl. Baedekers were the first popular travel guide and are known for their detailed descriptions of cities and detailed maps. Karl baedeker is the author of baedeker s london and its environs 1900 4. This site is mainly for collectors of pre1945 guidebooks from the famous baedeker publishing house, but also for anybody with an interest in. Editions of baedekers london and its environs 1900 by.
Bartholomew complete with indexresizable londonstreet plan. There are earlier versions of this book as well, but to the best of my knowledge this is the only one reprinted. About baedekers guide to great britain, 1937 includes nearly a hundred map, many of them colour and foldout. Pdf baedekers london and its environs 1900 free books. The publishing firm baedeker produced some of the most popular portable travel guides of the 19th and early 20th century. A further list of books which are of importance but are out of print and can only be obtained secondhand will be issued to members shortly. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Baedekers london and its environs 1900 hardcover december 15, 2006 by karl baedeker author. Includes three maps and fifteen plans many folding and twopage. Karl baedeker is the author of baedekers london and its environs 1900 4. Handbook for travellers 1869 page images at hathitrust karl baedeker firm.
Paris and environs with routes from london to paris. Paris and its environs, with routes from london to paris, and from paris to the rhine and switzerland 8th ed. Long before mobile travel apps there was the baedeker guide, indispensable for helping thousands of welltodo travellers brave the perils of abroad. Use baedeker in a sentence baedeker sentence examples. The main emphasis of all the books included here is either. The anglohellenic league 1914 book list athens greece now. Synopsis baedekers guide books first appeared in 1827 and by the time this edition of london and its environs was published in 1900 they had earned a well deserved reputation for meticulous accuracy and encyclopaedic content. Although during the 1830s baedeker published many other kinds of books, it seems that he became increasingly interested in guide books.
Bacon in bacons waistcoat pocket map plan of london showing railways, bus routes, theatres, music halls etc. Handbook for travellers karl baedeker firm full view 1900. The 87 greatest travel books of all time, according to. The guides contained itineraries, lists of buildings, monuments and museums, and recommendations for accommodation and travel. Baedekers paris environs by karl baedeker abebooks. A collection of baedeker european travel guides from the late 19th century. Baedekers northern france from belgium and the english channel to the loire, excluding paris and its environs. Handbook for travellers karl baedeker full view 1900. Many of the cities described changed dramatically during the 20th century so these books are important records and are used by scholars in many. Pritchett 1962 the novelist, critic, and traveler wrote books on spain, new york, and dublin, but darin strausss favorite may be his strangest. Baedeker guides are travel guide books published by the karl baedeker firm of germany beginning in the 1830s. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
One interesting feature of the twelfth revised edition of baedeker s london and its environs is the quantity of detail that is given about all things likely to interest the tourist, and not to. Baedekers guide to great britain, 1937 baedekers great. Baedeker s northern france from belgium and the english channel to the loire, excluding paris and its environs. Compared with its competitor baedeker, griebens was cheaper and less detailed. One interesting feature of the twelfth revised edition of baedekers london and its environs is the quantity of detail that is given about all things likely to interest the tourist, and not to. After further editions of the rheinreise, baedeker followed the pattern of the london publisher john murray who had started a series of handbooks for travellers somewhat earlier. Paris and its environs with routes from london to paris. Some titles occasionally appeared in english or french language editions. Each successive edition included up to the minute revisions obtained by an army of local agents, the accuracy of whose work was constantly checked by members of the baedeker. Baedekers london and its environs 1900 karl baedeker. See all books authored by karl baedeker, including baedekers mexico, and russia. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Its hoped that this publisher may see fit to produce a further edition of the london guide, perhaps the 1930 version 19th edition as a facsimile copy. Pritchett 1962 the novelist, critic, and traveler wrote books on spain, new york, and dublin, but darin strausss.