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100 1 _aBonney, T. G.
_q(Thomas George),
_d1833-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-02
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"The Mediterranean: Its Storied Cities and Venerable Ruins" by T. G. Bonney et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and culture of the Mediterranean region, diving into its diverse cities and notable ruins. As the opening chapters unfold, it promises a vivid journey through places that have shaped civilization, offering insights into their past significance and present allure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the "Pillars of Hercules," the ancient gateway to the Mediterranean. It intricately describes the approaching landscapes of Gibraltar and Tarifa, capturing the fascination of travelers past and present. The author reflects on the transformation of these locations through time, establishing their historical importance as points of contact between continents and cultures. Rich imagery and thoughtful commentary on the platforms of history set the stage for the exploration of iconic cities like Tangier and Algiers, which are teased to come in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope, Southern -- Description and travel
653 _aMediterranean Region -- Description and travel
700 1 _aAllen, Grant,
_d1848-1899
700 1 _aGriffiths, Arthur,
_d1838-1908
700 1 _aReynolds-Ball, Eustace A.
_q(Eustace Alfred),
_d1858-1928
700 1 _aTraill, H. D.
_q(Henry Duff),
_d1842-1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41263
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