02557cam a22003253u 4500 49817 UtSlPG 20260610134138.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05007362 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Sutherland, David, Captain A Tour Up the Straits, from Gibraltar to Constantinople : With the Leading Events in the Present War Between the Austrians, Russians, and the Turks, to the Commencement of the Year 1789 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-29 Produced by readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Tour Up the Straits, from Gibraltar to Constantinople" by Captain David Sutherland is a travel memoir written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the author's voyage through the Mediterranean, exploring significant historical sites and events, particularly those related to the ongoing conflict among the Austrians, Russians, and Turks. Sutherland narrates his journey with an eye for detail, highlighting both the landscapes and historical anecdotes that characterize the regions he visits. The opening of the memoir begins with Sutherland receiving leave from the garrison at Gibraltar to embark on this adventure. His journey starts with a vivid description of the historical and geographical context of his route, as well as engaging reflections on the places he passes, such as Ceuta and Almeria. Sutherland's journal-like entries relay his observations about the rich history influenced by Moorish conquests, as well as his personal experiences and encounters with the people he meets along the coast. As he sets the stage for his travels, Sutherland begins to weave a narrative that blends historical commentary with personal discovery, providing an intriguing glimpse into both the past and the nature of travel in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mediterranean Region -- Description and travel Russo-Turkish War, 1787-1792 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49817 90655 90655