商品簡介
London’s Hidden Corners,Lanes & Squares was inspired by Samuel Johnson’s advice to his friend andbiographer James Boswell in the 18th century, on the occasion of the latter’sarrival in London: “survey its innumerable little lanes and courts.” These areless numerous in the 21st century than in Dr Johnson’s time, so we’ve extendedthe great man’s brief to include alleys, squares and yards, along with someroads and streets and the odd green space.
作者簡介
DavidHampshire’s career has taken him around the world and he lived and worked inmany countries before taking up writing full-time in the ‘80s. He’s the author,co-author or editor of some 25 titles, including London for Foodies, Gourmets& Gluttons, Living and Working in London, London’s Secret Places, London’sSecrets: Museums & Galleries, London’s Secrets: Parks & Gardens, London’sSecrets: Peaceful Places and A Year in London. David was born in Surrey butlived and worked in London for many years and still considers himself aLondoner. He now divides his time between London and Bath.
