A Tour From London To Petersburgh: From Thence To Moscow, And Return To London By Way Of Courland, Poland, Germany And Holland (1778)

By Traveller in Russia John Richard and John Richard

Book Overview

""A Tour From London To Petersburgh: From Thence To Moscow, And Return To London By Way Of Courland, Poland, Germany And Holland"" is a travelogue written by Richard John in 1778. The book chronicles his journey from London to St. Petersburg and Moscow, and then back to London through Courland, Poland, Germany, and Holland. John provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and cultures he encounters along the way, including the court of Catherine the Great in Russia and the cities of Warsaw and Amsterdam. He also includes observations on the political and social conditions of the countries he visits, as well as his own reflections on the nature of travel and the importance of cultural exchange. This book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the 18th-century European world and the experiences of a British traveler during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110460194X
• ISBN13: 9781104601942
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"