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Transcaucasia And Ararat

- Being Notes Of A Vacation Tour In The Autumn Of 1876 (1878)

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Transcaucasia and Ararat is a travelogue written by James Bryce, a British historian, jurist, and politician. The book is a detailed account of Bryce's vacation tour to Transcaucasia and Ararat in the autumn of 1876. Bryce's journey takes him through the rugged terrain of the Caucasus Mountains, where he encounters various ethnic groups and witnesses their unique customs and traditions. He also visits the ancient city of Tiflis (now Tbilisi), the capital of Georgia, and explores its rich history and culture.The highlight of the book is Bryce's visit to Mount Ararat, the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark, located in modern-day Turkey. Bryce describes the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountain and its surroundings, as well as the difficulties he faced in attempting to climb it.Throughout the book, Bryce provides insightful observations and analysis of the political and social conditions of the region, including the tensions between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire, and the struggles of the Armenian people.Transcaucasia and Ararat is a fascinating account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and natural wonders of a region that remains largely unexplored by Western travelers.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164201397
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 470
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 621 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 28. november 2024
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Transcaucasia and Ararat is a travelogue written by James Bryce, a British historian, jurist, and politician. The book is a detailed account of Bryce's vacation tour to Transcaucasia and Ararat in the autumn of 1876. Bryce's journey takes him through the rugged terrain of the Caucasus Mountains, where he encounters various ethnic groups and witnesses their unique customs and traditions. He also visits the ancient city of Tiflis (now Tbilisi), the capital of Georgia, and explores its rich history and culture.The highlight of the book is Bryce's visit to Mount Ararat, the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark, located in modern-day Turkey. Bryce describes the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountain and its surroundings, as well as the difficulties he faced in attempting to climb it.Throughout the book, Bryce provides insightful observations and analysis of the political and social conditions of the region, including the tensions between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire, and the struggles of the Armenian people.Transcaucasia and Ararat is a fascinating account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and natural wonders of a region that remains largely unexplored by Western travelers.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.

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