Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722

"Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722" by Daniel Defoe is a collection of letters chronicling the author's journeys across the eastern parts of England in the 1700s. Starting from London, Defoe meticulously records his observations on Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, painting a picture of changing landscapes, thriving towns, and unique local traditions. He notices the rapid expansion of buildings near London and captures the unique customs of people living in the Essex marshes. From economic transformations to peculiar social details, like the surprisingly high number of remarried widowers in Essex, Defoe delivers an insightful and captivating view of early 18th-century England.