A Land March From England To Ceylon Forty Years Ago: Through Dalmatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Abyssinia, Persia, Afghanistan, Scinde, And India, Of Which 7000 Miles On Horseback. Vol. I.
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edward Ledwich Mitford
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen & Co., 1884
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This remarkable nineteenth-century travelogue chronicles an extraordinary overland expedition from the heart of England to the distant shores of Ceylon. The narrative details a grueling 7000-mile journey undertaken predominantly on horseback, traversing a diverse tapestry of lands including Dalmatia, Montenegro, the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Mitford's vivid prose illustrates the landscapes, cultures, and peoples encountered during this monumental trek, offering a unique window into a bygone era. The volume presents a firsthand account of adventure and discovery, enriched by the author's original sketches that capture the essence of his experiences. It stands as a testament to human endurance and curiosity, providing an invaluable historical record of a world on the cusp of change.
Author: Edward Ledwich Mitford
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen & Co., 1884
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This remarkable nineteenth-century travelogue chronicles an extraordinary overland expedition from the heart of England to the distant shores of Ceylon. The narrative details a grueling 7000-mile journey undertaken predominantly on horseback, traversing a diverse tapestry of lands including Dalmatia, Montenegro, the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Mitford's vivid prose illustrates the landscapes, cultures, and peoples encountered during this monumental trek, offering a unique window into a bygone era. The volume presents a firsthand account of adventure and discovery, enriched by the author's original sketches that capture the essence of his experiences. It stands as a testament to human endurance and curiosity, providing an invaluable historical record of a world on the cusp of change.