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100 1 _aAuldjo, John,
_d-1857
245 1 0 _aJournal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, Turgut Dincer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Journal of a Visit to Constantinople, and Some of the Greek Islands" by John Auldjo is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles Auldjo's journeys and observations during his travels to Constantinople and several Greek islands, reflecting the cultural and political atmosphere of the time. Through his narratives, Auldjo captures the vibrant landscapes, people, and experiences he encountered, providing readers with insights into the sights and societal dynamics of the era. At the start of the journal, Auldjo prepares for departure aboard H.M.S. Actæon, detailing the emotional farewells at the port of Naples amid a stormy setting. He describes the crew and their camaraderie, as well as their collective excitement for the journey ahead. The narrative flows as he recounts their experiences at sea, with highlights including their passing under the cliffs of Capri and the majestic sight of Stromboli, while also addressing the challenges of sea sickness and interactions among the crew. Overall, the beginning sets a reflective tone, mingling personal impressions with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the intricacies of maritime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreece -- Description and travel
653 _aRussians -- Turkey
653 _aTurkey -- Social life and customs
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27484
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