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_aStephens, John L., _d1805-1852 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aIncidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _a7th edition. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-10-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Julia Miller, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by the author of "Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land" is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts a journey through various countries, particularly Greece, during a time characterized by political upheaval and cultural change. The author aims to explore not only the landscapes and cities encountered but also the everyday experiences and occurrences that accompany a traveler's adventures in these regions. The opening of the text introduces the author and his companions as they set sail from Zante to Padras, only to be caught in a violent storm that forces them to take refuge in Missilonghi, a town with a tragic history linked to the Greek War of Independence. The narrative captures the desolate yet haunting beauty of the surrounding landscapes while also detailing the remnants of war, such as ruins and the legacy of past heroes like Marco Bozzaris. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections on the people they meet, including a visit with the widow and daughters of Bozzaris, the author captures a blend of historical context, personal experience, and observations of contemporary Greek life in the aftermath of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEurope -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aGreece -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aTurkey -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aPoland -- Description and travel | ||
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