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Antipodean Notes: Collected On A Nine Months' Tour Round The World (1888)

Antipodean Notes: Collected On A Nine Months' Tour Round The World (1888)

D'Avigdor, Elim Henry

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ISBN10: 1166468895
ISBN13: 9781166468897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Antipodean Notes: Collected On A Nine Months������� Tour Round The World is a travelogue written by Elim Henry D'Avigdor and published in 1888. The book details the author's experiences and observations during a nine-month journey around the world, with a particular focus on the Antipodes (Australia and New Zealand). D'Avigdor's travelogue is divided into chapters, each detailing a different aspect of his journey. He describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters in vivid detail, providing readers with a sense of what it was like to travel in the late 19th century. He also includes anecdotes and personal reflections, giving the book a more intimate feel.The book is notable for its historical value, as it provides a window into a world that no longer exists. D'Avigdor's descriptions of cities, landmarks, and cultures offer a glimpse into a time before globalization and mass tourism. Additionally, his observations on colonialism and race relations provide insight into the attitudes of the time.Overall, Antipodean Notes is a fascinating travelogue that offers readers a unique perspective on the world in the late 19th century. It is a valuable historical document and an enjoyable read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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