Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833"Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833" by John Auldjo John Richardson Auldjo was a Canadian-British traveler, geologist, writer, and artist. His work often brought him to the Mediterranean, including the Greek islands. This book is a collection of his entries, essays, and articles about his time in Greece and modern-day Istanbul. From his time aboard the seacrafts, he traveled on to the customs and cultural traditions he witnessed, this book continues to bring these beautiful and exotic places to life for readers around the world. |
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