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London Films is a travel book by American author William Dean Howells, first published in 1905. It gathers his observations of London, including its streets, public spaces, social customs, theaters, historic associations, and everyday urban life. Written from the perspective of a returning American visitor, the book combines personal recollection with cultural commentary on the British capital in the early twentieth century.

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When was London Films published, and who was the publisher?

William Dean Howells's London Films was first published in 1905 by Harper & Brothers in New York and London. The book records his observations of London streets, customs, public life, and historic places. [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/05033670/)

Which London places and activities does London Films cover?

Its contents include the Houses of Parliament, Hampton Court, Henley, city streets, theaters, Sunday outings, and fishing for whitebait. The chapter list shows that Howells mixes public landmarks with ordinary urban routines. [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/05033670/)

Is London Films written from an American visitor's point of view?

Yes. Howells repeatedly observes London through comparisons with the United States, including a chapter about possible American influence and invasion. That perspective is central to the book's social commentary. [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/05033670/)

How long is the original London Films edition?

The Library of Congress describes the 1905 edition as 240 pages with a frontispiece and 23 plates. That edition is also available as a public domain digital book. [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/05033670/)

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