Sketches Beyond The Sea (1879)

By Franc Bangs Wilkie

Book Overview

Sketches Beyond The Sea is a travelogue written by Franc Bangs Wilkie, originally published in 1879. The book recounts the author's experiences during a trip to Europe and the Middle East. The travelogue is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different location visited by Wilkie during his travels.The book begins with Wilkie's journey across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. He then travels to various countries in Europe, including England, France, Italy, and Germany. Along the way, he describes the landscapes, architecture, and culture of each location, as well as his encounters with local people.After exploring Europe, Wilkie travels to the Middle East, visiting Egypt and Palestine. He describes the ancient ruins of Egypt, including the pyramids and the Sphinx, as well as the bustling markets and streets of Cairo. In Palestine, he visits Jerusalem and other holy sites, describing the religious and cultural significance of each location.Throughout the book, Wilkie also includes sketches and illustrations of the places he visits, adding a visual element to his descriptions. Overall, Sketches Beyond The Sea provides an insightful and detailed account of travel in Europe and the Middle East during the late 19th century.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: 1165691388
• ISBN13: 9781165691388
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"