{"product_id":"9781913207496","title":"The Wood that Built London: A Human History of the Great North Wood by C.J. Schuler","description":"Standing in the busy streets of South London today, it is hard to imagine that much of this suburban townscape was once a vast wood, stretching unbroken for almost seven miles from Croydon to the Thames at Deptford.   In The Wood That Built London, C.J. Schuler takes us on a journey through time, telling tales of invaders and trade guilds, map makers and soldiers, royals and working class people. From the 8th century to current conservation efforts, Schuler offers a fresh perspective on London's history, with tales of murder, Anglo-Saxon treasure, fires, pandemics, the blitz and more along the way.   This compelling narrative history charts the fortunes of the North Wood from the earliest times: its ecology, ownership, management, and its gradual encroachment by the expanding metropolis.;  320 pages; Published: 07\/10\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781913207496\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandstone Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216781086899,"sku":"9781913207496","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781913207496.jpg?v=1669918123","url":"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9781913207496","provider":"Books2Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}