Publisher's Synopsis
""Tour Through Eastern Counties Of England"" is a travelogue written by Daniel Defoe, who is best known for his novel ""Robinson Crusoe"". The book is a detailed account of his travels through the eastern counties of England, including Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire. Defoe's journey took place in the early 18th century, and the book was first published in 1722.In the book, Defoe describes the towns, villages, and landscapes he encountered on his journey. He provides detailed descriptions of the architecture, customs, and way of life of the people he met along the way. He also discusses the history and geography of the region, including its agriculture, industry, and natural resources.Defoe's writing style is lively and engaging, and he brings the places he visits to life with his vivid descriptions. He also includes anecdotes and observations about the people he meets, giving readers a sense of the social and cultural context of the time.Overall, ""Tour Through Eastern Counties Of England"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a glimpse into life in England in the early 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or English culture.This is indeed most visible, speaking of Stratford in Essex; but it is the same thing in proportion in other villages adjacent, especially on the forest side; as at Low Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Woodford, Wanstead, and the towns of West Ham, Plaistow, Upton, etc.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.
