The Modern Traveller (ES 6-vol. set) (Hardcover)

--This is the first part of a new facsimile series which reprints "The Modern Traveller ," originally published in 30 volumes between 1825 and 1829.

--Edited by Josiah Conder, known as the editor of journals like "The Eclectic Review" or "The Patriot," "The Modern Traveller "was a successful series of travel books published just prior to Britain s transport revolution which saw the development and rapid expansion of roads and railways.

--Reflecting Britain s imperial ambitions and the expansion of its Empire around the globe, the series had global range, including coverage of the Middle East, Africa, North & South America, and Asia. It provided general readers with the latest information on each country s geography, history, political situation, culture, customs, major cities, travel routes along historic sites, scenic spots, and so on.

--Each volume contains illustrations and foldout maps which are all faithfully reproduced in the reprint.

--Important primary source for researchers and students of tourism, history of the British Empire, and Orientalism.

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