London in 1731

Written under a pseudonym, the account offers a practical guide to the capital's extent, streets, public buildings, government, trade, and social customs. It maps the city's geography and squares, describes notable churches, halls, coffee-houses, taverns, and mercantile life, and distinguishes social orders and daily routines from fashionable promenades to market stalls. Interspersed observations describe building styles, recent improvements, and the city's commercial connections, providing an observational portrait of urban life and institutions in the early eighteenth century.