A Handbook For Travelers In Greece (1872) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436731225)

A Handbook for Travelers in Greece is a comprehensive guidebook for travelers visiting Greece in the late 19th century. Written by John Murray Publisher in 1872, the book covers everything from the history and culture of Greece to practical advice on transportation, accommodations, and sightseeing. The guidebook is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of travel in Greece. These include Athens and its environs, the Peloponnese, the Ionian Islands, and the Aegean Islands. The book also includes detailed descriptions of major archaeological sites such as Delphi, Olympia, and Mycenae, as well as information on lesser-known sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations. In addition to its practical advice, the book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social context of travel in Greece during the 19th century. Overall, A Handbook for Travelers in Greece is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and landscapes of Greece, both past and present.Describing The Ionian Islands, Continental Greece, Athens, And The Peloponnesus; The Islands Of The Aegean Sea; Albania; Thessaly; And Macedonia.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.

Author: John Murray Publisher
ISBN-10: 1436731224
ISBN-13: 9781436731225
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 524
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.05d