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Title: Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Note: 7th edition.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by the author of "Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land" is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts a journey through various countries, particularly Greece, during a time characterized by political upheaval and cultural change. The author aims to explore not only the landscapes and cities encountered but also the everyday experiences and occurrences that accompany a traveler's adventures in these regions. The opening of the text introduces the author and his companions as they set sail from Zante to Padras, only to be caught in a violent storm that forces them to take refuge in Missilonghi, a town with a tragic history linked to the Greek War of Independence. The narrative captures the desolate yet haunting beauty of the surrounding landscapes while also detailing the remnants of war, such as ruins and the legacy of past heroes like Marco Bozzaris. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections on the people they meet, including a visit with the widow and daughters of Bozzaris, the author captures a blend of historical context, personal experience, and observations of contemporary Greek life in the aftermath of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stephens, John L., 1805-1852

EBook No.: 37889

Published: Oct 30, 2011

Downloads: 160

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Note: 7th edition.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by the author of "Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land" is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts a journey through various countries, particularly Greece, during a time characterized by political upheaval and cultural change. The author aims to explore not only the landscapes and cities encountered but also the everyday experiences and occurrences that accompany a traveler's adventures in these regions. The opening of the text introduces the author and his companions as they set sail from Zante to Padras, only to be caught in a violent storm that forces them to take refuge in Missilonghi, a town with a tragic history linked to the Greek War of Independence. The narrative captures the desolate yet haunting beauty of the surrounding landscapes while also detailing the remnants of war, such as ruins and the legacy of past heroes like Marco Bozzaris. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections on the people they meet, including a visit with the widow and daughters of Bozzaris, the author captures a blend of historical context, personal experience, and observations of contemporary Greek life in the aftermath of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stephens, John L., 1805-1852

EBook No.: 37889

Published: Oct 30, 2011

Downloads: 160

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.