A Journal Written During an Excursion in Asia Minor, 1839 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sir Charles Fellows

9780265306178: A Journal Written During an Excursion in Asia Minor, 1839 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265306175 ISBN 13: 9780265306178

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Ancient ruins unfold in dramatic mountain settings, where a traveler documents Greek-era cities on a high Taurus ridge and in Pamphylia.

This book follows a meticulous observer as he climbs to remote sites, noting marble ruins, theatres, temples, and carved inscriptions. The journey blends vivid fielddescription with careful architectural observation, capturing the scale and style of early Greek architecture set against rugged, windswept landscapes. Along the way, the writer records weather, terrain, and the human effort of excavations, offering a tangible sense of place and time.

Discover a superb ancient city perched on a promontory with temples, theatres, and long buildings set in a grand, sculptural landscape.
See details of theatres, podiums, pedestals, and cornices, plus inscriptions on stone and sarcophagi that hint at its history.
Learn how the landscape and climate shaped ruin preservation, including lichen, marble wear, and the impact of wind and snow.
Read reflections on ancient art and religion shaping architectural form, with observations on Greek and later influences.

Ideal for readers of travel writing, classical archaeology, and firsthand field notes from 19th-century explorations. The book offers a vivid window into how a dedicated traveler experiences sacred ruins, ancient cities, and the process of discovery in Asia Minor.

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