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A Walk In Hellas: Or, The Old in the New
by Snider, Denton J
- Used
- first
- Condition
- very good: spine sunned, age wear to boards, bumped corners, name on FFEP, toning to endpapers, text clean, binding tight./no DJ
- Seller
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
Sigma Publishing, 1892. New Edition: two parts in one. hardcover. very good: spine sunned, age wear to boards, bumped corners, name on FFEP, toning to endpapers, text clean, binding tight./no DJ. 16mo. 525pp. First edition thus. This travelogue offers a fascinating glimpse into Greece at the turn of the 20th century. The author describes his travels to various parts of the country, including Athens, Delphi, and the islands of the Aegean. Along the way, he provides insightful commentary on the history, culture, and mythology of Greece, as well as his own impressions of the people and places he encounters. A must-read for anyone interested in travel writing and Greek history.. #00664.
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- Bookseller
- Matthew's Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 595
- Title
- A Walk In Hellas
- Author
- Snider, Denton J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - very good: spine sunned, age wear to boards, bumped corners, name on FFEP, toning to endpapers, text clean, binding tight.
- Jacket Condition
- no DJ
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition: two parts in one
- Publisher
- Sigma Publishing
- Date Published
- 1892
- Keywords
- travel, greece, mythology
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Matthew's Books LLC
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
About Matthew's Books LLC
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