Description and travel, Social life and customs, Description and travel, Social life and customs, DR427 .U77 1839
This two-volume work describes the travels and studies of the Scottish diplomat and author David Urqhart who spent ten years researching the laws,... Show moreThis two-volume work describes the travels and studies of the Scottish diplomat and author David Urqhart who spent ten years researching the laws, politics, and diplomatic position of the East, with a particular focus on Turkey. This book records his observations, evaluations and conclusions. The book details the social lives, customs and laws of administration of 250 towns and villages that Urqhart visited. Urqhart describes in detail his adventures through a variety of terrains, including watercourses, mountainous regions, and wastelands. Other chapters make military comparisons between Britain and Turkey, and observations about the cultural differences of Turks to Europeans, in particular British citizens. The book gives an overview of the Turkey’s international relations, and concludes with a chapter concerning Urqhart’s impressions and reflections on ascending Mount Olympus. Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, DT309 .U77 1850, 916.4
By David Urquhart. Main Heritage Shelves General DT309 .U77 1850 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i10217502 BIB-ID: 1023386 Show moreBy David Urquhart. Main Heritage Shelves General DT309 .U77 1850 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i10217502 BIB-ID: 1023386 Show less
from writings of Mr. Urquhart ; edited by John Fife. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General RM821 .U77 1865 Book Item-ID: i22394539 BIB-ID: 2397192 ... Show morefrom writings of Mr. Urquhart ; edited by John Fife. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General RM821 .U77 1865 Book Item-ID: i22394539 BIB-ID: 2397192 Photocopy. Austin, Tex. : BookLab, 1995. Show less
