A Handbook for Travellers in Greece: Describing The Ionian Islands, the Kingdom of Greece, the Islands of the Aegean Sea, With Albania, Thessaly, and Macedonia.

Extended Description and Notes

Edition of 1854: " New edition, for the most part re-written." 460 pages plus fold-out map. Rebound in 1959. Bears name of K.M. Setton (1914-1995) of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, and his initials on spine. Very little age-darkening, spine somewhat tanned, Small abrasion on upper left corner of front board. Small tear and inexpert (tape) repair on fold-out map, but all present and readable. Binding tight, all pages tight, bright, unstained and untorn. Bound with 1859 Murray's Handbook Advertiser. John Murray's famous Handbooks for Travelers accompanied Victorians as they traveled throughout Europe, Asia and North Africa.in an era of burgeoning railroads and flourishing British imperialism. This is a through compendium for the well-to-do traveler in Greece in the middle of the 19th century, with many practical hints and "maxims," information and advice on routes, traveling with servants, hiring horses, preserving health, shooting and firearms, the state of the Greek church, observations on the Modern Greek language, and more. Includes exhaustive information on Greek history, monuments, antiquities, sights and travel conditions, as well as coverage of Albania, Thessaly, Macedonia and the Turkish possessions today part of Greece.

Bookseller

Setton Book Collection (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

178

Title

A Handbook for Travellers in Greece

Author

Murray, John (Firm)

Format/Binding

Red cloth, gilt-stamped title, date and initialsof pwner.

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Quantity Available

1

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

John Murray

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1854

Weight

0.00 lbs

Keywords

Victorian travel, hazards of travel in Greece in mid-19th century Greece, Greek islands, travel routes to Greece from England, accommodations for travelers, travelling with servants

Bookseller catalogs

Antiquarian Raties;

Size

5" x 7 1/4"

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