He describes London like a special correspondent for posterity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject writes about London with such detail and foresight that it feels like a report meant for future generations.
- In plain terms
- He describes London so well it will inform people in the future.
- What can you take from it?
- Good descriptions of the present serve the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a record useful later?
- How do we preserve the present?
Another view
Historical accounts can be biased or incomplete despite good intent.
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