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Frostiana; or A history of the River Thames in a frozen state : with an account of the late severe frost ; and the wonderful effects of frost, snow, ice, and cold, in England, and in different parts of the world ; interspersed with various amusing anecdotes ; to which is added, The art of skating.

Title
Frostiana; or A history of the River Thames in a frozen state : with an account of the late severe frost ; and the wonderful effects of frost, snow, ice, and cold, in England, and in different parts of the world ; interspersed with various amusing anecdotes ; to which is added, The art of skating.
Publication
London : Printed and published on the ice on the River Thames, by G. Davis; sold also by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row, February 5th, 1814.

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Additional Authors
  • Davis, G., active 1814
  • Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, publisher.
Description
xxii, 124 pages; 18 cm
Alternative Title
History of the River Thames in a frozen state
Subjects
Note
  • Date precedes publisher names on title page.
Contents
I. Frost. -- II. Snow. -- III. Ice. -- IV. Cold. -- V. Northern winters. VI. Skating.
Call Number
Pforz (Frostiana)
OCLC
504773301
Title
Frostiana; or A history of the River Thames in a frozen state : with an account of the late severe frost ; and the wonderful effects of frost, snow, ice, and cold, in England, and in different parts of the world ; interspersed with various amusing anecdotes ; to which is added, The art of skating.
Publisher
London : Printed and published on the ice on the River Thames, by G. Davis; sold also by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row, February 5th, 1814.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy: Contemporary half calf, rebacked, over marbled boards, maroon morocco spine label, gilt spine titling and decorations.
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Place of Publication
England London
Added Author
Davis, G., active 1814, printer.
Davis, G., active 1814, publisher.
Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, publisher.
Other Title
History of the River Thames in a frozen state
Research Call Number
Pforz (Frostiana)
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