THE DIARIES OF BLAKELY WILSON: An American Traveler in Europe, Egypt, and the Holy Land, 1874-1876
| Author: | Wilson, Blakely | |
| Year: | 1998 | |
| Pages: | 256 | |
| ISBN: | 0-7734-8238-5 978-0-7734-8238-8 | |
| Price: | $199.95 + shipping | |
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Fascinating and articulate account of Wilson's travels, which included lengthy stays in Rome and Naples, extensive trips up the Nile, and a visit to Jerusalem. Includes an extensive introduction and appended notes that ground his experiences in the broader historical, cultural and social context of the era.
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