A Journal Of A Voyage To Lisbon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162669359)

""A Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon"" is a travelogue written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1755. The book is a personal account of Fielding's journey to Lisbon, Portugal, in search of a cure for his failing health. The journey was undertaken in 1754, and the book is a detailed record of his experiences and observations during the voyage and his stay in Lisbon. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the voyage from England to Lisbon, including the difficulties and dangers encountered at sea. The second part focuses on Fielding's experiences in Lisbon, including his interactions with the locals, his medical treatment, and his observations on the city and its culture. The third part is an account of Fielding's return journey to England and his reflections on his time in Lisbon.Throughout the book, Fielding provides a candid and witty commentary on his experiences, as well as his opinions on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and literature. He also reflects on his own mortality and the meaning of life.""A Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon"" is considered one of Fielding's most personal works, and it is valued for its insight into his character and his literary style. The book is also an important historical document, providing a vivid and detailed picture of life in Lisbon in the mid-18th century.But when I say the conversation of travelers is usually so welcome, I must be understood to mean that only of such as have had good sense enough to apply their peregrinations to a proper use, so as to acquire from them a real and valuable knowledge of men and things, both which are best known by comparison.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: Henry Fielding
ISBN-10: 1162669357
ISBN-13: 9781162669359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.20d