On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burnaby, Fred, 1842-1885

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Fred Burnaby is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey across Asia Minor, providing insights into the cultures, politics, and people encountered along the way. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Burnaby explores the complexities of Turkish and Armenian societies, their customs, and the geopolitical tensions of the time, particularly regarding the Russians. The opening of the text introduces readers to Burnaby's interactions with his host and various local characters, including a Russian servant who reflects on his experiences during the Crimean War. As Burnaby observes dinner customs and the dynamics of Christian and Muslim relations, he highlights cultural contrasts and social intricacies. The narrative sets a tone of curiosity and exploration, making it clear that the author intends to delve deeper into the political tensions and historical context of the region as the journey progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-01-20