Memoir Descriptive Of The Resources, Inhabitants, And Hydrography, Of Sicily And Its Islands, Interspersed With Antiquarian And Other Notices (1824) - William Henry Smyth

""Memoir Descriptive Of The Resources, Inhabitants, And Hydrography, Of Sicily And Its Islands, Interspersed With Antiquarian And Other Notices"" is a book written by William Henry Smyth in 1824. The book is a detailed account of the geography, people, and resources of Sicily and its surrounding islands. Smyth, who was a British naval officer and an accomplished astronomer, also includes observations on the hydrography of the region, or the study of the physical features of bodies of water. In addition to his scientific observations, Smyth also includes descriptions of the history and culture of Sicily, including its ancient ruins and monuments. He also provides insights into the daily lives of the people who inhabit the region and their customs and traditions. Overall, ""Memoir Descriptive Of The Resources, Inhabitants, And Hydrography, Of Sicily And Its Islands, Interspersed With Antiquarian And Other Notices"" is a comprehensive and informative account of a fascinating region, written by a knowledgeable and experienced observer.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: 9781437140958