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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aKonstantinopel en het Serail :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1865
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-15
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Konstantinopel en het Serail" by Anonymous is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work vividly describes the beauty and splendor of Istanbul, particularly its unique blend of natural and architectural marvels. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of the sultan's palace and the multifaceted life within the city during a period of historical significance, including descriptions of the prominent landmarks, the Bosporus strait, and the cultural vibrancy of the Turkish capital. The opening of the narrative transports the reader to the moment of arrival in Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara, where the breathtaking panorama of the city unfolds, highlighting its islands and the ornate architecture of the sultan's palace. The text offers rich details of the bustling harbor, the elegant kaiks (boats), and the grand procession of the sultan, underscoring the social hierarchies and traditions. As the narrative progresses, the reader is invited to anticipate an in-depth exploration of the sultan's serail, bringing into focus the historical layers and complexities associated with its opulent life and the women residing therein, creating an engaging tableau of Ottoman life during this dynamic period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
653 _aEminönĂ¼ (Istanbul, Turkey)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36117
999 _c76958
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