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Transatlantic Sketches - Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,130
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Transatlantic Sketches - Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies...

Transatlantic Sketches - Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies (Paperback)

James Edward Alexander

Series: Transatlantic Sketches 2 Volume Set, Volume 2

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Sir James Edward Alexander (1803 85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 2 covers Alexander's journey through North America and his return to England.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Transatlantic Sketches 2 Volume Set, Volume 2
Release date: June 2012
First published: May 2012
Authors: James Edward Alexander
Dimensions: 216 x 20 x 140mm (L x W x H)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-05189-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions
Books > History > American history > General
Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions
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LSN: 1-108-05189-8
Barcode: 9781108051897

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