Holiday Letters From Athens, Cairo, And Weimar (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164674726)

Holiday Letters From Athens, Cairo, And Weimar (1873) is a travelogue written by Matilda Betham-Edwards. The book is a collection of letters that she wrote while on holiday in Athens, Cairo, and Weimar. The letters provide a vivid description of the places she visited, the people she met, and the experiences she had. In Athens, Betham-Edwards explores the ancient ruins and shares her impressions of the city's rich history and culture. In Cairo, she experiences the bustling markets and the exotic sights and sounds of the city. In Weimar, she immerses herself in the world of German literature and music, visiting the homes of Goethe and Schiller and attending concerts and operas.Throughout the book, Betham-Edwards provides a detailed account of her travels, including descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and customs of each place she visits. She also reflects on the differences between the cultures she encounters and her own, and offers insights into the social and political issues of the time.Holiday Letters From Athens, Cairo, And Weimar is an engaging and informative travelogue that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the art of travel writing.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: Matilda Betham-Edwards
ISBN-10: 1164674722
ISBN-13: 9781164674726
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d