Reseanteckningar från Orienten åren 1843-1849 I

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallin, Georg August, 1811-1852

Contributor:

Elmgren, Sven Gabriel, 1817-1897

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Reseanteckningar från Orienten åren 1843-1849 I" by Georg August Wallin is a travel journal that captures the experiences of a linguistic scholar during his journeys in the mid-19th century. The work records Wallin's expeditions through significant locations in the Orient, including Lübeck, Constantinople, Alexandria, and Cairo, detailing not just his observations but also his personal reflections and cultural experiences along the way. The opening of the journal provides context about Wallin and his motivations for traveling to the Orient. It outlines his lengthy preparations before departure, several notable encounters before leaving Finland, and his transition through various European cities like Lübeck and Hamburg en route to his final destinations. Wallin expresses excitement, curiosity, and a sense of longing to conduct his research while navigating the challenges of travel during this era. His entries are rich with detailed descriptions of the landscapes and cultures he encounters, as well as his contemplations on human nature and society observed during his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jari Koivisto

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-01