London Fog : The Biography

The Classic London Fogs—thick Yellow “pea-soupers”—were Born In The Industrial Age And Remained A Feature Of Cold, Windless Winter Days Until Clean Air Legislation In The 1960s. Christine L. Corton Tells The Story Of These Epic London Fogs, Their Dangers And Beauty, And The Lasting Effects On Our Culture And Imagination Of These Urban Spectacles. Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1. The Birth Of London Fog -- 2. Dickensian Gloom -- 3. King Fog -- 4. Women In Danger -- 5. The View From Abroad -- 6. London Apocalypse -- 7. Land Of The Living Dead -- 8. The Last Gasp -- Conclusion: The Death Of London Fog -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Index Christine L. Corton. Includes Index. English