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Notes Of A Wanderer In Search Of Health

Notes Of A Wanderer In Search Of Health

William Fullerton Cumming

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120656711
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''Notes of a Wanderer in Search of Health'' is a travelogue written by William Fullerton Cumming in 1839. The book chronicles Cumming’s journey through Italy, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, up the Danube River, and down the Rhine River. The author, who was suffering from poor health, embarked on this journey in search of a cure. Throughout the book, Cumming describes the various sights and experiences he encountered during his travels, including the people he met, the landscapes he saw, and the cultures he experienced. He also provides detailed observations on the health practices and medical treatments he encountered in each of the countries he visited. The book is written in a detailed and descriptive style, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in Europe and the Middle East during the mid-19th century. Overall, ''Notes of a Wanderer in Search of Health'' is a fascinating travelogue that offers a unique window into the past and provides valuable insights into the cultural and medical practices of the time.Two Volumes In One.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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