02413cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000310011224500670014326400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000550039650000310045150500680048250801880055052012490073853400450198765300240203285600430205658281UtSlPG20260610134337.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aHolmes, Burton,d1870-195814aThe Burton Holmes Lectures, Volume 1 (of 10) :bIn Ten Volumes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWith illustrations from photographs by the author.  aRelease date is 2018-11-140 aInto Morocco -- Fez -- Through the heart of the Moorish empire.  aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Burton Holmes Lectures, Volume 1" by Burton Holmes is a collection of travel lectures written in the late 19th century. The work features Holmes' personal narratives and observations from his extensive travels, particularly focusing on destinations that intrigued Western audiences during his time. The first volume sets the stage for an exploration of Morocco, as Holmes shares his experiences through vivid descriptions and captivating photography.  The opening of the book introduces us to Elias Burton Holmes, a traveler and photographer who began his public speaking career sharing his travels through Europe and Japan. He reflects on the magic of illustrated lectures and the challenge of conveying the same immersive experience to readers. As he recounts his journey into Morocco, readers are immersed in the stark cultural contrasts he observes, from the bustling scene at the straits of Gibraltar to the rich traditions and striking scenery of Tangier. Holmes vividly describes his arrival in Morocco, the chaotic yet entertaining spectacle of disembarking, and the historic significance of the region as a bridge between Europe and Africa, hinting at the deeper explorations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages and travels40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58281