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A Relation Of A Journey To The Glaciers In The Dutchy Of Savoy (1776)

A Relation Of A Journey To The Glaciers In The Dutchy Of Savoy (1776)

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ISBN10: 1436747015
ISBN13: 9781436747011
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Relation of a Journey to the Glaciers in the Dutchy of Savoy is a travelogue written by Marc T. Bourrit in 1776. The book describes the author's journey to the glaciers in the Savoy region of France, which were considered exotic and mysterious at the time. The journey was undertaken with a group of fellow travelers, and the book provides a detailed account of their experiences, including the difficulties they faced in reaching the glaciers and the awe-inspiring sights they encountered once they arrived. Bourrit's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as his enthusiasm for exploring new and unknown places. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the landscapes and landmarks described in the text. Overall, A Relation of a Journey to the Glaciers in the Dutchy of Savoy is an important historical document that provides a glimpse into the world of travel and exploration in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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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