Impressions of Central and Southern Europe: Being Notes of Successive Journeys in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the Levant (1850)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Biography & Autobiography - 400 pages
""Impressions Of Central And Southern Europe"" is a travelogue written by William Edward Baxter, first published in 1850. The book is a collection of notes and observations from the author's travels through Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the Levant (modern-day Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt). The author describes the landscapes, people, customs, and cultures of the regions he visited, providing a vivid and detailed account of his experiences. He also includes historical and cultural information about each place, as well as his own opinions and reflections on what he saw and experienced. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different country or region. The author begins in Germany, where he visits cities such as Berlin, Dresden, and Munich, and describes the country's culture, history, and politics. He then moves on to Austria, where he explores Vienna and other cities, and discusses the country's music, art, and architecture. Next, the author travels to Italy, where he visits Rome, Florence, Venice, and other cities, and provides detailed descriptions of the country's art, architecture, and history. He also discusses the Italian people and their way of life. The author then moves on to Switzerland, where he explores the Alps and describes the country's natural beauty. Finally, he travels to the Levant, where he visits cities such as Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), Beirut, and Jerusalem, and describes the people, culture, and history of the region. ""Impressions Of Central And Southern Europe"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the Europe and Middle East of the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, travel, or culture.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.

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