Description

Travels in Greece and Albania V2 (1830) is a travelogue written by Thomas Smart Hughes, detailing his experiences and observations during his travels through Greece and Albania in the early 19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular region or city, and includes descriptions of the landscape, architecture, culture, and people he encountered. Hughes also provides historical and political context for the places he visits, including the Ottoman occupation of Greece and the Greek War of Independence. The book is illustrated with engravings and maps, and includes a glossary of Greek and Albanian words. Overall, Travels in Greece and Albania V2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of these ancient lands, as well as the struggles they faced during a time of political upheaval.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.