Greece Revisited And Sketches In Lower Egypt In 1840 - Edgar Garston

""Greece Revisited and Sketches in Lower Egypt in 1840: With Thirty-Six Hours of a Campaign in Greece in 1825"" is a travelogue written by Edgar Garston. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes Garston's travels in Greece in 1825 during the Greek War of Independence, while the second part covers his journey to Egypt in 1840.In the first part, Garston provides a detailed account of his experiences during the war, including his interactions with the Greek people and his observations of the country's landscape, architecture, and culture. He also shares his thoughts on the political situation in Greece at the time and the role of foreign powers in the conflict.The second part of the book focuses on Garston's journey to Egypt, where he spent several months exploring the country's ancient ruins, visiting cities and villages, and interacting with the local population. He describes his experiences in detail, including his encounters with Egyptian customs and traditions, and provides insights into the country's history and culture.Overall, ""Greece Revisited and Sketches in Lower Egypt in 1840: With Thirty-Six Hours of a Campaign in Greece in 1825"" is a fascinating travelogue that offers a unique perspective on two of the world's most historic and culturally rich regions. Garston's vivid descriptions and personal observations make for an engaging and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, travel, or cultural studies.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.

EAN: 9781432694791