Автор: Denon Название: Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt ISBN: 1108080200 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108080200 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Vivant Denon (1747-1825), a dilettante and diplomat under the Ancien Regime, survived the Revolution and accompanied Napoleon`s army to Egypt. The publication in 1802 of this lively, illustrated three-volume account (translated a year later) is regarded as the chief stimulus for the so-called `Egyptian Revival` style of architecture and interior design.
Автор: Denon Название: Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt ISBN: 1108080227 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108080224 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 4910.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Vivant Denon (1747-1825), a dilettante and diplomat under the Ancien Regime, survived the Revolution and accompanied Napoleon`s army to Egypt. The publication in 1802 of this lively, illustrated three-volume account (translated a year later) is regarded as the chief stimulus for the so-called `Egyptian Revival` style of architecture and interior design.
Описание: Sir George Steuart Mackenzie (1780-1848) was a Scottish geologist and baronet who embarked on an expedition to Iceland in 1810. This account, first published in 1811, describes the volcanoes, geysers and other extraordinary geology Mackenzie encountered, and presents a charming and evocative picture of Icelandic life, culture and history.
Автор: Miers Название: Travels in Chile and La Plata ISBN: 110807295X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108072953 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 7286.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: John Miers` Travels in Chile (1826) is the account of his travels and residence in Chile between 1818 and 1825 and his investigations into the cultural, political, and geographical aspects of the country. It is a rich source for botanical information and offers an insight into Victorian perceptions of Chile.
Автор: Hall Название: Travels in North America, in the Years 1827 and 1828 ISBN: 1108032850 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108032858 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5861.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Captain Basil Hall (1788-1844) was a Scottish seaman and travel writer. These volumes, first published in 1829, contain his detailed and controversial account of his journey across America and Canada between 1827 and 1828, providing a fascinating description of contemporary social conditions and political tensions in North America.
Описание: Scottish-born journalist Alexander Mackay (1808-52) spent much of his career in North America. In 1846-7 he visited the United States again. This three-volume work, published in 1849, recounts his experiences and describes America`s vibrant society and prosperous economy. Volume 1 focuses on New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
Описание: After years of painting Native Americans and accumulating their artefacts, American artist George Catlin (1796-1872) took his collection to Europe. He recalls the experience in this two-volume account, published in 1848. In Volume 2, Catlin travels with the Native Americans to Paris, where he stages an exhibition.
Автор: Burnes Название: Travels into Bokhara ISBN: 1108075479 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108075473 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6018.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In 1832, soldier and diplomat Alexander Burnes (1805-41) embarked on a covert expedition to Bukhara, to survey the country and observe the activities of the Russians in central Asia. This bestselling account was published in 1834. Volume 2 completes the journey, and describes the geography and history of the region.
Описание: First published in 1869, this two-volume jointly authored work gives an account of a mission for the National Geographical Society undertaken by John Petherick (1813-82) and his wife Katherine (1827-77). Volume 1 focuses on the first part of the Pethericks` journey to Gondokoro in the Sudan.
Описание: Scottish-born journalist Alexander Mackay (1808-52) spent much of his career in North America. In 1846-7 he visited the United States again. This three-volume work, published in 1849, recounts his experiences and describes America`s vibrant society and prosperous economy. Volume 3 focuses on the Great Lakes, mining and navigation.
Автор: Stuart-Wortley Название: Travels in the United States, etc. During 1849 and 1850 ISBN: 1108003370 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108003377 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 4117.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Engaging and informative, Lady Emmeline`s journals describe her mid-nineteenth century travels and her impressions of America and its people.
Описание: The naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) travelled to South America in 1799. Five years of research there resulted in numerous publications. This seven-volume English translation of his Relation historique du voyage (1814-1825) appeared between 1814 and 1829. Volume 4 (1818) describes earthquakes and river systems in Venezuela.
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