Saunterings In And About London


Read by David Wales

(4.8 stars; 2 reviews)

A witty 1853 travelogue by a cultured German for his countrymen. “…for I did not write for an English public, nor did I ever pretend to popularity in England. The “SAUNTERINGS” were intended for the profit and amusement of my German countrymen; and I must say I was not a little pleased and surprised with the very flattering reception which my book experienced at the hands of the English critics. Their favourable opinion, which they so emphatically and—I am selfish enough to go the whole length of the word—so ably expressed, has probably caused the production of the book in an English dress.” (Book Preface and david wales) (11 hr 54 min)

Chapters

Preface 1:43 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 1 26:39 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 2 Street Life 30:58 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 3 The Squares, Lincoln's Inn 14:48 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 4 Up the Thames, Vauxhall 34:24 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 5 The Police 30:48 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 6 Newgate and its Neighbourhood 20:44 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 7 Street Life, The Post-office 35:55 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 8 Sunlight, Moonlight, Gaslight 17:20 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 9 The City Capitol 34:56 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 10 Hyde Park 23:01 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 11 The Quarters of Fashion 20:01 Read by David Wales
Part 1 Chapter 12 Gentlemen and Foreigners 35:15 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 1 Down The Thames 47:31 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 2 The Theory of Locomotion 42:49 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 3 The Quarters of Royalty and Government 25:17 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 4 Westminster, The Parliament 55:05 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 5 The Periodical Press 35:28 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 6 The Bank 35:18 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 7 Four-and-twenty Hours at the Times Office 46:13 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 8 A Frenchman's Notions 36:31 Read by David Wales
Part 2 Chapter 9 The Theatrical Quarters 56:51 Read by David Wales
Appendix 7:13 Read by David Wales

Reviews

Victorian London life explored


(5 stars)

David reads the book in a relaxed laid back tone that makes the book itself easy to listen and enjoy. the content of the book gives a fascinating insight into Victorian London life. The humour has survived the test of time, and I think that any Londoner or Londonphile will find this book entertaining.