London Fog - The Biography

The classic London fogs¿thick yellow "pea-soupers¿¿were born in the industrial age and remained a feature of cold, windless winter days until clean air legislation in the 1960s. Christine L. Corton tells the story of these epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty, and the lasting effects on our culture and imagination of these urban spectacles.

About the author

Christine L. Corton is a Senior Member of Wolfson College, Cambridge, and a freelance writer. She worked for many years at publishing houses in London.

Product details

• Authors: Christine L. Corton, Corton Christine L.
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9780674979819
• ISBN: 978-0-674-97981-9
• No. of pages: 408
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1899 n. Chr.), Vereinigtes Königreich, Großbritannien, London, Greater London, Literatur: Geschichte und Kritik, European History, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain, Literature - Classics / Criticism, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Ireland, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, General and world history, Literature: history and criticism, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General