The In Ten Volumes Holmes, Burton 1870-1958 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Into Morocco -- Fez -- Through the heart of the Moorish empire. With illustrations from photographs by the author. Release date is 2018-11-14 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels G Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58281 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58281 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134337.0 58281