Notes From a Diary, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): 1886-1888 - Couverture souple

Mountstuart E. Grant Duff

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331228581 ISBN 13 : 9781331228585

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A frontline diary of travel, memory, and conversation from the late 1880s — this volume compiles Mountstuart E. Grant Duff’s personal notes from 1886 to 1888, blending travel scenes with reflections on history, politics, and culture.

The entries read like a lively private journal, anchored by journeys from Bombay to Suez and onward through the Holy Land. You’ll find observations on places, people, and events, along with literary and historical reflections that illuminate the author’s worldview during a pivotal era. The book offers a vivid window into how a diplomat and observer understood politics, religion, and the changing landscapes of the time.

What you’ll experience
- Vivid travel snapshots from the voyage to Bombay, Suez, and the journey through Palestine
- Personal reflections on historical themes, biblical scholarship, and contemporary politics
- Encounters with notable figures, scholars, and politicians of the era
- Anecdotes and social observations that illuminate daily life in the late 19th century

Ideal for readers of travel writing, historical diaries, and late-Victorian correspondence who enjoy thoughtful, firsthand accounts of place, culture, and ideas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331228581
• ISBN 13: 9781331228585
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300
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