Roughing It In Crete In 1867 (1868)

By John Edwin Hilary Skinner

Book Overview

Roughing It In Crete In 1867 is a travelogue written by John Edwin Hilary Skinner, originally published in 1868. The book chronicles Skinner's journey through the island of Crete in Greece during the year 1867. Skinner, who was a British diplomat, provides a detailed account of his experiences in Crete, including his interactions with the local people, customs, and traditions. He describes the landscape, architecture, and history of the island, as well as his encounters with various animals, including wolves and snakes. The book also includes illustrations and maps that provide visual aids to Skinner's narrative. Roughing It In Crete In 1867 offers readers a glimpse into a time and place that has since undergone significant changes, making it a valuable historical document as well as an entertaining travelogue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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: 1164907891
• ISBN13: 9781164907893
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"