Gleanings From Piccadilly To Pera (1854)

By John Oldmixon

Book Overview

Gleanings From Piccadilly To Pera is a book written by John W. Oldmixon and published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays, sketches, and observations that the author made during his travels from Piccadilly in London to Pera in Istanbul. Oldmixon shares his experiences and impressions of the various places he visited, including Paris, Vienna, and Constantinople. He also writes about the people he met, the cultures he encountered, and the historical and political events he witnessed.The book provides a glimpse into the world of the mid-19th century and offers insights into the attitudes and perspectives of a British traveler at the time. Oldmixon's writing is lively and engaging, and his descriptions of the places he visited are vivid and detailed.Overall, Gleanings From Piccadilly To Pera is an interesting and informative read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or cultural studies.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: 116648341X
• ISBN13: 9781166483418
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"