London River

By H.M. Tomlinson

Book Overview

London River is a novel by H. M. Tomlinson that tells the story of a young sailor named Jim Coletti who arrives in London with dreams of making a better life for himself. He quickly becomes enamored with the city and its people, but soon realizes that life in London is not as easy as he had hoped. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Jim perseveres and eventually finds success as a river pilot on the Thames. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful actress, and a group of rough-and-tumble dockworkers. Through it all, Tomlinson paints a vivid portrait of London in the early 20th century, capturing both its bustling energy and its darker, more dangerous side. With its richly drawn characters and evocative setting, London River is a timeless tale of ambition, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.1921. The book begins: It begins on the north side of the City, at Poverty Corner. It begins imperceptibly, and very likely is no more than what a native knows is there. It does not look like a foreshore. It looks like another of the byways of the capital. There is nothing to distinguish it from the rest of Fenchurch Street. You will not find it in the Directory, for its name is only a familiar bearing used by seamen among themselves. If a wayfarer came upon it from the west, he might stop to light a pipe (as well there as anywhere) and pass on, guessing nothing of what it is and of its memories. And why should he? London is built of such shadows; and while we are here casting our own there is not much time to turn and question what they fall upon. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162643757
• ISBN13: 9781162643755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"