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The Russian Shores of the Black Sea in the Autumn of 1852

The Russian Shores of the Black Sea in the Autumn of 1852

Laurence Oliphant

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
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9781020703577
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Embark on a journey of discovery to the Black Sea coast with this vividly written travelogue by British diplomat and author Laurence Oliphant. In 1852, Oliphant set out to explore the lands bordering the Black Sea, from Turkey to Russia, documenting the sights, sounds, and people he encountered along the way. Filled with rich descriptions and insights, this book is a masterpiece of 19th-century travel writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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