The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby: Descriptive of Journeys in Europe and Asia Minor in the Years 1794-1796 (1914)

John Bacon Sawrey Morritt

ISBN 10: 1165633884 / ISBN 13: 9781165633883

Edité par Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 342 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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• Titre: The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby: Descriptive of Journeys in Europe and Asia Minor in the Years 1794-1796 (1914)
• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date de parution: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1165633884
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781165633883
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• État de l'article: Sehr gut
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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 through Europe and Asia Minor in the years 1794-1796. The book was first published in 1914 and provides readers with a unique glimpse into the life and adventures of a wealthy British traveler during the late 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Morritt's observations on the people, customs, and landscapes of the places he visited. He describes his experiences in France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, among other locations. The letters also contain detailed accounts of Morritt's encounters with notable figures of the time, such as Lord Byron and Sir William Hamilton. In addition to providing a fascinating historical perspective, the letters are also notable for their literary quality. Morritt was a skilled writer and his vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met make for engaging reading. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of travel, the late 18th century, or the art of letter writing.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.

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'.