Scampavias From Gibel Tarek To Stamboul (1857)

By Harry Gringo and Henry Augustus Wise

Book Overview

Scampavias From Gibel Tarek To Stamboul is a book written by Harry Gringo and published in 1857. The book is a travelogue that chronicles the author's journey from Gibel Tarek, a rocky promontory in North Africa, to Stamboul, which is now known as Istanbul in Turkey. The journey is made on a small boat called a scampavia, which was commonly used for transportation in the Mediterranean at the time.Throughout the book, Gringo describes the various places he visits and the people he meets along the way. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and cultures of the places he encounters. The book is also filled with anecdotes and stories about the people he meets, which add to the richness of the narrative.One of the key themes of the book is the clash of cultures between the Western world and the Middle East. Gringo is a Westerner, and his observations of the Middle East are colored by his own cultural biases. However, he also shows a deep respect for the people and cultures he encounters, and his descriptions are generally sympathetic and nuanced.Overall, Scampavias From Gibel Tarek To Stamboul is an engaging and informative travelogue that provides a window into the Mediterranean world of the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of the region.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: 1165802120
• ISBN13: 9781165802128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"