Andrews' fascinating study of frost and ice events in Great Britain is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Isles. From the famous 'Frost Fair' on the Thames in 1683-1684 to the less well-known frosts of the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of nature's most beautiful -- and sometimes deadly -- phenomena. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Famous Frosts and Frost Fairs in Great Britain

Chronicled from the Earliest to the Present Time. First published in 1887 by the author of "Historic Romance," "Modern Yorkshire Poets," etc.