The Children's Book of London
The Children's Book of London, by G. E. Mitton, first published in 1903 and later brought up to date, is a guide to the city written for young readers. The first part describes London as a child might see it: royal palaces, trains and horses, schools, markets, children's hospitals, streets and shops, and even the city's dogs and cats. The second part retells episodes from its history, among them the princes in the Tower, tournaments and pageants, Sir Thomas More, Lady Jane Grey, the Gunpowder Plot, Charles I, and the Great Plague and Fire. The last part visits the sights, from the Tower and the Zoo to the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's and the Lord Mayor's Show. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Children's Book of London
The Children's Book of London by G. E. Mitton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Children's Book of London online?
Yes. The Children's Book of London opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Children's Book of London free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Children's Book of London is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Children's Book of London in the public domain?
Yes. The Children's Book of London by G. E. Mitton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Children's Book of London?
About 5 h 37 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Children's Book of London?
The Children's Book of London by G. E. Mitton is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
