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100 1 _aPlayfair, R. Lambert, Sir
_q(Robert Lambert),
_d1828-1899
245 1 0 _aTravels in the footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-07
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Travels in the Footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis" by Sir R. Lambert Playfair is a historical and travel account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to retrace the journeys of James Bruce, a renowned explorer known for his travels in North Africa, particularly in Algeria and Tunis. Playfair not only describes the historical context of Bruce’s expeditions but also highlights significant archaeological sites and ancient ruins that Bruce documented during his time. The opening of the book introduces Playfair's motivation for writing it, which stems from his role as the British Consul-General in Algeria, echoing the footsteps of Bruce approximately a century later. He recalls the challenge of locating Bruce’s original drawings and manuscripts, many of which were preserved by Bruce’s descendants. In his endeavors to illustrate the travels of Bruce, Playfair sets the stage for a detailed exploration of North African antiquities, the landscapes, and a poignant portrayal of Bruce's contributions to geographical knowledge while calling attention to the often-overlooked accuracy and significance of Bruce's work in the face of skepticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: C. Kegan Paul, 1877
653 _aBruce, James, 1730-1794
653 _aExplorers -- Scotland -- Biography
653 _aScots -- Africa, North -- History -- 18th century
653 _aAlgeria -- Antiquities
653 _aTunisia -- Antiquities
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/travelsinfootste00play
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72351
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