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LoC No.: 06013511
Title: Travels in the footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis
Original Publication: London: C. Kegan Paul, 1877.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Travels in the Footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis" by Sir R. Lambert Playfair is a historical and travel account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to retrace the journeys of James Bruce, a renowned explorer known for his travels in North Africa, particularly in Algeria and Tunis. Playfair not only describes the historical context of Bruce’s expeditions but also highlights significant archaeological sites and ancient ruins that Bruce documented during his time. The opening of the book introduces Playfair's motivation for writing it, which stems from his role as the British Consul-General in Algeria, echoing the footsteps of Bruce approximately a century later. He recalls the challenge of locating Bruce’s original drawings and manuscripts, many of which were preserved by Bruce’s descendants. In his endeavors to illustrate the travels of Bruce, Playfair sets the stage for a detailed exploration of North African antiquities, the landscapes, and a poignant portrayal of Bruce's contributions to geographical knowledge while calling attention to the often-overlooked accuracy and significance of Bruce's work in the face of skepticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Playfair, R. Lambert (Robert Lambert), Sir, 1828-1899
EBook No.: 72351
Published: Dec 7, 2023
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Bruce, James, 1730-1794
Subject: Explorers -- Scotland -- Biography
Subject: Scots -- Africa, North -- History -- 18th century
Subject: Algeria -- Antiquities
Subject: Tunisia -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06013511
Title: Travels in the footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis
Original Publication: London: C. Kegan Paul, 1877.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Travels in the Footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis" by Sir R. Lambert Playfair is a historical and travel account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to retrace the journeys of James Bruce, a renowned explorer known for his travels in North Africa, particularly in Algeria and Tunis. Playfair not only describes the historical context of Bruce’s expeditions but also highlights significant archaeological sites and ancient ruins that Bruce documented during his time. The opening of the book introduces Playfair's motivation for writing it, which stems from his role as the British Consul-General in Algeria, echoing the footsteps of Bruce approximately a century later. He recalls the challenge of locating Bruce’s original drawings and manuscripts, many of which were preserved by Bruce’s descendants. In his endeavors to illustrate the travels of Bruce, Playfair sets the stage for a detailed exploration of North African antiquities, the landscapes, and a poignant portrayal of Bruce's contributions to geographical knowledge while calling attention to the often-overlooked accuracy and significance of Bruce's work in the face of skepticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Playfair, R. Lambert (Robert Lambert), Sir, 1828-1899
EBook No.: 72351
Published: Dec 7, 2023
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Bruce, James, 1730-1794
Subject: Explorers -- Scotland -- Biography
Subject: Scots -- Africa, North -- History -- 18th century
Subject: Algeria -- Antiquities
Subject: Tunisia -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.