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Morris, Charles
1833
1922
Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon
Leigh, Oliver H. G.
With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 4
Paris, Amsterdam / Oliver H. G. Leigh -- Florence and its Art Treasures / Sarah J. Lippincott -- The Lake Region of Italy / Robert A. McLeod -- A Day in Rome / Bayard Taylor -- Pompeii and its Destroyer / Alfred E. Lee -- Mount Etna in Eruption / Bayard Taylor -- Plebeian Life in Venice / Horace St. John -- Athens and its Temples / J. L. T. Phillips -- The Isles of Greece / Henry M. Field -- The Seraglio on the Golden Horn / Edward Daniel Clarke -- Zermatt and its Scenery / Stanley Hope -- Alpine Mountain Climbing / Edward Whymper -- A Typical Dutch City / Edmondo de Amicis -- Antwerp and its People / Rose G. Kingsley -- Art Museums of Dresden / Elizabeth Peake -- The Students of Heidelberg / Bayard Taylor -- The Streets of Berlin / Matthew Woods -- A Ramble in Prussia / Stephen Powers -- The Salt-Mines of Wieliczka / J. Ross Browne -- The Jumping Procession of Echternach / M. Ogle -- The Capital of Austria / John Russell -- The Esterházy Palaces / John Paget -- From Hamburg to Stockholm / Mrs. Andrew Crosse -- The Midnight Sun / Langley Coleridge -- In the Russian Capital / Samuel S. Cox -- A Visit to Finland / David Ker -- Moscow in 1800 / Edward Daniel Clarke -- A Russian Sleigh Journey / Frederick Burnaby.
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"With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 4" edited by Charles Morris and Oliver H. G. Leigh is a collection of travel writings compiled in the late 19th century. This volume features accounts from various authors describing their explorations of famous cities and regions, including Paris, Amsterdam, Florence, and Rome. Through these narratives, readers are invited to experience the rich history, culture, and architectural grandeur of these significant locations, making it a captivating read for those interested in travel literature and historical accounts. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Paris, highlighting its allure as a vibrant cosmopolitan city filled with artistic treasures and historical landmarks. The text details the grandeur of Parisian architecture, from the iconic Notre Dame to the Arc de Triomphe, while also reflecting on the city’s tumultuous history, including its revolutions and transformations. The subsequent sections transition to Amsterdam, emphasizing its unique canals and distinctive architectural style. Here, the authors paint a picture of life in this "watery city," reflecting on the intertwining of modernity with rich cultural heritage, ultimately setting the stage for further explorations in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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