| Author |
Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911 |
| LoC No. |
11018104
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| Title |
Around the Black Sea
Asia Minor, Armenia, Caucasus, Circassia, Daghestan, the Crimea, Roumania
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Around the Black Sea" by William Eleroy Curtis is a travel narrative originally composed of newspaper letters written in the early 20th century. The book offers a detailed exploration of the countries and landscapes surrounding the Black Sea, delving into the cultural, historical, and social dynamics of the region. Curtis engages with diverse groups of peoples, capturing their customs, traditions, and the natural beauty of Asia Minor, the Crimea, and other locales bordering the Black Sea. The opening of the narrative begins with a vivid description of the author's cruise on the Black Sea, highlighting the variety of people onboard, from Turkish soldiers to Armenian merchants. Curtis reflects on the multicultural environment, noting the distinct costumes and lively interactions among passengers representing different backgrounds and religions. He observes the social customs of Muslims aboard, their attitudes towards food and prayers, and describes the picturesque scenery along the coast, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the historical significance and contemporary realities of the regions he visits. The author’s keen observations and engaging storytelling invite readers to experience a vibrant tapestry of life around the Black Sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Romania
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| Subject |
Caucasus
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| Subject |
Black Sea
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| Subject |
Turkey -- Politics and government
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64843 |
| Release Date |
Mar 17, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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