Project Gutenberg 2016-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 350 De Amicis, Edmondo 1846 1908 Amicis, Edmondo de Amichis, Edmondo de Amicis, Edmundo de Lansdale, Maria Hornor 1860 Lansdale, M. H. (Maria Hornor) Constantinople, v. 1 (of 2) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinople_(De_Amicis_book) Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Constantinople, v. 1 (of 2)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey and observations upon his arrival in Constantinople, a city that serves as a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and breathtaking beauty. Through his vivid descriptions, De Amicis captures the essence of the city, revealing both its grandeur and the blend of Eastern and Western influences. The opening of the book presents the protagonist's first impressions of Constantinople as he approaches by sea, brimming with excitement after a lengthy voyage. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and De Amicis reflects on the profound impact the city has on visitors, who often feel overwhelmed by its beauty and historical significance. The fog that initially conceals the city enhances the sense of mystery, which unfolds dramatically as the mist lifts to reveal magnificent mosques and bustling streets. This passage sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the city's multifaceted life, from its stunning architecture to its diverse populace, inviting readers on a journey through one of the world's most captivating locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 -- Travel -- Turkey -- Istanbul DR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 457742 2025-06-20T16:28:54.645796 text/html 432022 2024-10-23T00:19:51 text/html 3142729 2025-06-20T16:29:02.084777 application/epub+zip 3142342 2025-06-20T16:28:56.143775 application/epub+zip 266573 2025-06-20T16:28:55.328787 application/epub+zip 3261218 2025-06-20T16:29:06.862738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3222655 2025-06-20T16:29:01.284783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349710 2022-09-23T14:43:52.328621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415594 2025-06-20T16:28:53.961355 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 395576 2024-10-23T00:19:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17767 2025-06-20T16:29:07.025735 application/rdf+xml 29150 2025-06-20T16:28:55.435800 image/jpeg 3634 2025-06-20T16:28:55.381778 image/jpeg 2840525 2025-06-20T16:28:54.776861 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia it.wikipedia