000 02544cam a22003253u 4500
001 48403
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134119.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a01005747
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDK
100 1 _aWardrop, John Oliver,
_d1864-1948
245 1 4 _aThe Kingdom of Georgia: Notes of travel in a land of women, wine, and song
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-04
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Kingdom of Georgia: Notes of Travel in a Land of Women, Wine, and Song" by Oliver Wardrop is a historical travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Wardrop's observations and experiences during his travels through Georgia, a region rich in culture, literature, and scenic beauty. The narrative explores the social landscape of Georgia, including its distinct peoples, traditions, and the allure of its natural settings, while highlighting lesser-known aspects of the country's history and politics. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Wardrop's exploration by providing an overview of his journey, beginning with his arrival at Batum. He describes the town's mixed surroundings, noting both its charm and its shortcomings, while also detailing his interactions and experiences upon arrival. From the bustling streets filled with diverse peoples to the beautiful landscapes contrasted with squalor, Wardrop paints a vivid picture of Georgian life. His observations extend to societal norms, local governance, and the geographical significance of places he visits, such as Tiflis and Mtzkhet, which serve as key highlights in understanding not only the country’s spiritual heritage but also its complex historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeorgia (Republic) -- Description and travel
653 _aGeorgia (Republic) -- Bibliography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48403
999 _c89242
_d89242