Excerpt from The Library Companion, Vol. 2: Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library
Having g1ven a pretty full account of collections of voyages, and of circumnavigations of the Globe, I proceed to lay before my readers, both young and old, a sketch of a few of the more important Voyages and travels which relate to the most ancient, and, With the exception of America, the largest quar ter of the World to those regions, once the scene of an earthly paradise.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the most important travelogues and accounts of Asia written before the 19th century. The author begins with the earliest known accounts and proceeds chronologically, providing detailed descriptions of each work. The author also discusses the broader historical and literary context of each work, as well as the thematic depth and ideas presented. From Herodotus to Marco Polo and beyond, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of exploration and travel writing in Asia. It is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the exploration of Asia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331817253_0
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