Project Gutenberg 2016-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 126 De Amicis, Edmondo 1846 1908 Amicis, Edmondo de Amichis, Edmondo de Amicis, Edmundo de Lansdale, Maria Hornor 1860 Lansdale, M. H. (Maria Hornor) Constantinople, v. 1 (of 2) Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Constantinople, v. 1 (of 2)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey and observations upon his arrival in Constantinople, a city that serves as a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and breathtaking beauty. Through his vivid descriptions, De Amicis captures the essence of the city, revealing both its grandeur and the blend of Eastern and Western influences. The opening of the book presents the protagonist's first impressions of Constantinople as he approaches by sea, brimming with excitement after a lengthy voyage. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and De Amicis reflects on the profound impact the city has on visitors, who often feel overwhelmed by its beauty and historical significance. The fog that initially conceals the city enhances the sense of mystery, which unfolds dramatically as the mist lifts to reveal magnificent mosques and bustling streets. This passage sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the city's multifaceted life, from its stunning architecture to its diverse populace, inviting readers on a journey through one of the world's most captivating locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 -- Travel -- Turkey -- Istanbul DR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 457556 457605 2024-09-21T13:46:38.343847 2023-09-22T10:40:06.164560 text/html text/html 452528 2016-04-10T14:43:52 text/html; charset=utf-8 2836266 2016-04-10T14:43:54 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 3142635 2024-09-21T13:46:45.563795 application/epub+zip 3142323 2024-09-21T13:46:39.843829 application/epub+zip 266550 2024-09-21T13:46:39.075826 application/epub+zip 3261224 2024-09-21T13:46:50.198753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3222701 2024-09-21T13:46:44.799830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349710 2022-09-23T14:43:52.328621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415783 415552 2024-09-21T13:46:37.690838 2023-09-22T10:40:05.316602 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 415957 2016-04-10T14:43:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 164377 2016-04-10T14:43:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19527 2024-09-21T13:46:50.342745 application/rdf+xml 29150 2024-09-21T13:46:39.182809 image/jpeg 3634 2024-09-21T13:46:39.134802 image/jpeg 2840471 2024-09-21T13:46:38.454813 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia it.wikipedia