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The Pillars Of Hercules V1

- Or, A Narrative Of Travels In Spain And Morocco In 1848

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The Pillars of Hercules Volume 1 is a travelogue written by David Urquhart, detailing his experiences and adventures during his travels in Spain and Morocco in the year 1848. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of his journey, such as his encounters with the locals, the landscape, and the culture of the regions he visited. Throughout the book, Urquhart provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, including the cities of Madrid, Granada, and Tangier, as well as the rugged terrain of the Atlas Mountains. He also offers insights into the political and social issues of the time, including the ongoing conflict between Spain and Morocco, and the impact of colonialism on the region. Urquhart's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration. The Pillars of Hercules Volume 1 is an excellent read for anyone interested in history, travel, or culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that has long since passed.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163484975
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 294
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 603 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024

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The Pillars of Hercules Volume 1 is a travelogue written by David Urquhart, detailing his experiences and adventures during his travels in Spain and Morocco in the year 1848. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of his journey, such as his encounters with the locals, the landscape, and the culture of the regions he visited. Throughout the book, Urquhart provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, including the cities of Madrid, Granada, and Tangier, as well as the rugged terrain of the Atlas Mountains. He also offers insights into the political and social issues of the time, including the ongoing conflict between Spain and Morocco, and the impact of colonialism on the region. Urquhart's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration. The Pillars of Hercules Volume 1 is an excellent read for anyone interested in history, travel, or culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that has long since passed.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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