Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 2 (of 2)
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Author | Stephens, John L., 1805-1852 |
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Title | Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Note | 7th edition. |
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Summary | "Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 2" by the unnamed author is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an engaging exploration of various regions, particularly focusing on the author's journey through Russia and Poland, detailing the vibrant landscapes, local customs, and idiosyncratic experiences along the way. The opening of the book chronicles the author's preparations and challenges for a nearly two-thousand-mile journey across largely uncivilized territory in Russia, where he describes the choice of conveyance and the difficulty of navigating through the wilderness. The narrative introduces a companion for this journey, revealing tensions and ongoing disputes between them. As they set off, the author expresses both excitement and anxiety about the countless obstacles that lie ahead, including the challenges posed by a Jewish postmaster and a troublesome servant. The journey through the wild steppes takes shape as a vivid, engaging tale filled with suspense about their progressing adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
Subject | Greece -- Description and travel |
Subject | Russia -- Description and travel |
Subject | Turkey -- Description and travel |
Subject | Poland -- Description and travel |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 37947 |
Release Date | Nov 9, 2011 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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