02651cam a22003493u 4500 56076 UtSlPG 20260610134307.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03031258 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Cockerell, C. R. (Charles Robert), 1788-1863 Travels in Southern Europe and the Levant, 1810-1817 : The Journal of C. R. Cockerell, R.A. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-29 Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Travels in Southern Europe and the Levant, 1810-1817" by C. R. Cockerell is a travel journal that documents the author's extensive journeys through Europe and the Levant during the early 19th century. As a young architect and artist, the author embarks on a mission to study and sketch significant architectural sites, including Greek temples and antiquities, amidst the sociopolitical backdrop of a tumultuous Europe. The book provides insights into Cockerell's personal observations of contemporary life, culture, and architecture in regions like Turkey and Greece. The opening of the journal captures the beginning of Cockerell's voyage, detailing his departure from London and subsequent adventures aboard the despatch vessel "Black Joke", where he sails toward Constantinople. Along the way, he encounters a mixture of tension and camaraderie with fellow travelers and captures the excitement of seafaring adventures, including the capture of a French prize ship and interactions with its crew. Cockerell's youthful enthusiasm and artistic ambitions are evident as he meticulously details his initial experiences, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the historical and architectural wonders he will document throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Europe -- Description and travel Cockerell, C. R. (Charles Robert), 1788-1863 Cockerell, Samuel Pepys, 1844-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56076 96907 96907