The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby: Descriptive of Journeys in Europe and Asia Minor in the Years 1794-1796 - Couverture souple

Morritt, John Bacon Sawrey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104313049 ISBN 13 : 9781104313043

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby is a collection of personal letters written by John Bacon Sawrey Morritt during his travels in Europe and Asia Minor between 1794 and 1796. The book was published in 1914 and provides a unique insight into the experiences and observations of an English traveler during this period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Morritt's impressions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the culture and customs of the regions he explored. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and historical sites that Morritt encountered on his journey. Overall, The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby is an important historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century travel and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This works is an account by John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (1771–1843), traveller, classical scholar and friend of Sir Walter Scott, of his Grand Tour during the years 1794–6. His letters home were edited by G. E. Marindin (1841–1939) and published in 1914. In 1790 Morritt inherited the Rokeby estate, County Durham, and came into a considerable fortune. Educated at St John's College, Cambridge, he graduated in 1794, and soon afterwards set out for the continent. Visiting Constantinople, Troy, the Greek islands, Crete, Naples, Rome and Venice, Morritt developed a lifelong passion for European art and culture (he purchased the Rokeby Venus in 1813). He was well-read in Greek and Latin literature, had a considerable taste for antiquarian research, and was undeterred by the dangers of traversing Europe during the French Revolutionary Wars. According to his editor, 'it would be difficult to imagine a better traveller'.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104313049
• ISBN 13: 9781104313043
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Éditeur: Marindin G E
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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