The Lands Of The Saracen Or Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
31,99 €
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
272
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/1,5 cm
Gewicht
514 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-6864-2
The Lands of the Saracen is a travelogue written by Bayard Taylor, an American author and traveler, in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of Taylor's travels through Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain, and provides readers with a vivid description of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered during his journey.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different region or country. In the section on Palestine, Taylor describes the holy sites of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth, as well as the surrounding countryside and the lives of the people who lived there. He also provides historical context for the region, discussing the various empires and cultures that have left their mark on the land.In the section on Asia Minor, Taylor explores the ruins of ancient cities such as Ephesus and Troy, as well as the modern cities of Constantinople and Smyrna. He also discusses the Ottoman Empire and its influence on the region.The section on Sicily focuses on the island's natural beauty and its rich history, including the influence of Greek and Roman culture. Taylor also explores the island's agriculture and the lives of the people who work the land.Finally, the section on Spain delves into the country's art, architecture, and culture, as well as its history of religious conflict and the legacy of the Moors.Throughout the book, Taylor's writing is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a sense of the sights, sounds, and smells of each place he visits. The Lands of the Saracen is a valuable historical document and an entertaining read for anyone interested in travel, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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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