Includes bibliographies.
"Literary landmarks of London" (map) on lining-paper.
"Brief, readable accounts of the social, economic, and political developments of each age and their effect upon its literature precede the selection."--Pref.
One of a five book series, the other volumes being Adventures in reading, 2d ed., Adventures in appreciation, 2d ed., Adventures in American literature, 3d ed. and Adventures in modern literature.