Narrative of a Journey in the Morea (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Narrative of a Journey in the Morea A work of the species now offered to the public is usually preceded by a Preface, ex planatory of the motives which have at length induced the modest Author, contrary to his own judgment, to accede to the wishes and entreaties of his friends, and to submit to the eye of criti cism what was originally written solely for his own private amusement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Narrative of a Journey in the Morea


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In this 1823 book, the antiquary Sir William Gell (1777-1836) describes his experiences of travel in the Peloponnese.




Narrative of a Journey Round the Dead Sea and in Bible Lands, in 1850 and 1851, Vol. 1 of 2


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Excerpt from Narrative of a Journey Round the Dead Sea and in Bible Lands, in 1850 and 1851, Vol. 1 of 2: Including an Account of the Discovery of the Sites of Sodom and Gomorrah A whole month was given to the examination of the Morea. But so much has been written respecting this country, that his scarcely possible to say anything new on the subject. I need not delay the reader with an account of that painful trip, which had at least the advantage of preparing us for the fatigues we were to encounter in Syria. The climate of Greece is of very questionable salubrity, and, during the whole year 1850. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Travels in the Morea, Vol. 3 of 3


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Excerpt from Travels in the Morea, Vol. 3 of 3: With a Map and Plans City by Strabo and pausanias.-existing monuments. Long Walls. - Description of corinth by Wheler. District of corinth. - An ancient peris'i'omium. 229. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







Itinerary of the Morea


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Sir William Gell's 1817 survey of routes through the Peloponnese illuminates contemporary Greece and the discipline of classical topography.







Travels in the Morea, Vol. 2 of 3


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Excerpt from Travels in the Morea, Vol. 2 of 3: With a Map and Plans Temple of Apollo Epicurius at bassze. - From the temple to Andritzena. Karitena. Sinanu. - megalopolis. To Londari and Tripolitza. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Bernard Quaritch


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