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A Briton Abroad (1878)

A Briton Abroad (1878)

Remington and Company

Paperback

Historical FiguresLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1437448046
ISBN13: 9781437448047
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Jan 13 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Briton Abroad is a travelogue written by an anonymous British author and published by Remington and Company in 1878. The book chronicles the author's travels through Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, providing a detailed account of the sights, sounds, and cultures encountered along the way.The author begins their journey in France, exploring the cities of Paris and Marseille before heading south to Italy. In Italy, the author visits Rome, Florence, and Venice, describing the art, architecture, and history of each city in vivid detail. From there, the author travels to Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, exploring ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, and exotic landscapes.The second half of the book takes the reader further east, with the author visiting India, China, and Japan. In India, the author describes the vibrant colors and bustling streets of Calcutta, the grandeur of the Taj Mahal, and the spiritual significance of the Ganges River. In China, the author marvels at the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and in Japan, the author describes the beauty of the cherry blossoms and the tranquility of the Zen gardens.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the cultures and customs of the places visited, as well as commentary on the political and social issues of the time. A Briton Abroad is a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel in the late 19th century and a testament to the enduring allure of adventure and exploration.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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