| Author |
Wallin, Georg August, 1811-1852 |
| Editor |
Elmgren, Sven Gabriel, 1817-1897 |
| Title |
Reseanteckningar från Orienten åren 1843-1849 II
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| Credits |
Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Reseanteckningar från Orienten åren 1843-1849 II" by Georg August Wallin is a collection of travel diaries written in the mid-19th century. The text documents the author's experiences and observations during his travels through the Orient, encompassing various locations and interactions with local cultures, particularly in Egypt. The narrative likely focuses on Wallin's encounters as a traveler and physician, detailing both the social dynamics and the everyday life in the regions he visited. The opening of the work depicts the beginning of a journey as Wallin and his traveling companion prepare to set off from Cairo, capturing the details of their daily activities and the people they meet along the way. Wallin describes the scenery, including the beautiful Nile Valley, and provides insights into local customs and social interactions, such as judicial proceedings and the customs surrounding hospitality. The narrative is filled with vivid observations of daily life, illustrating Wallin's role not only as a traveler but also as a participant in the cultural tapestry of the Orient, engaging with the people, their traditions, and their various legal and medical dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60707 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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