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First published as part of the Cambridge Miscellany series in 1932,
this book presents a selection of Cecil Torr's reminiscences of
life in and around Wreyland, Devon. The volume contains
illustrative figures, including photographs and a map of the local
area.
Originally published in 1894, this book presents a detailed study
of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to
1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including
inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the
ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the
ships themselves. The text provides detailed information on the
structural elements of ships and includes an appendix section on
different types of ship. Illustrative figures are also included.
This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the
ancient world and shipping.
"Not the shadow of a smile disturbs the dry exposition of the
scholarly Englishman [Cecil Torr] who has given us the best
historical monograph on the island... Read him and you will see
why..." (Lawrence Durrell, "Reflections on a Marine Venus"). Cecil
Torr's two 19th-century studies of Rhodes, in the Greek Dodecanese,
off the coast of Asia Minor, were the first and most authoritative
English guides to the island's multi-layered history. Although more
than a hundred years have passed since publication, the reclusive
scholar's "Rhodes in Ancient Times" and "Rhodes in Modern Times"
remain firmly embedded in related bibliographies. Impeccably
qualified - Harrow (Arthur Evans was a class-mate), Trinity
Cambridge, and Inner Temple barrister of formidable reputation -
Cecil Torr had the true antiquarian's obsession for factual
presentation and detailed analyses of primary sources. First
published in 1885, "Rhodes in Ancient Times" is an historical and
cultural guide to one of the most influential and powerful maritime
states in the Mediterranean. Torr's scholarly curiosity leads him
to explore the island's history, culture, myths and legends, arts,
and contribution to learning in the centuries before Christ.
Naturally, the celebrated Colossus is not overlooked!
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