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100 1 _aJacob, Robert Urie
245 1 2 _aA Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-12
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Peter Vickers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise" by Robert Urie Jacob is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book depicts the experiences and observations of the author and fellow travelers during a Mediterranean cruise, focusing on various destinations such as Funchal, Gibraltar, and Athens. The narrative is enriched with nearly two hundred illustrations from photographs, making it appealing for readers interested in travel and exploration through richly detailed accounts. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Mediterranean journey, showcasing the anticipation and preparations leading up to the cruise. It introduces the author and his friends as they contemplate the decision to embark on this lengthy voyage aboard the steamship Moltke. As they depart New York, the scene is vividly described, from the ambiance on deck to the passengers adjusting to ship life amidst fine dining and social gatherings. The narrative highlights the initial feelings of excitement and doubt, as well as the camaraderie that develops among the travelers, suggesting a blend of adventure and social exploration that will characterize their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle East -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31609
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