Synopsis
A frontline diary of travel, memory, and conversation from the late 1880s — this volume compiles Mountstuart E. Grant Duff’s personal notes from 1886 to 1888, blending travel scenes with reflections on history, politics, and culture.
The entries read like a lively private journal, anchored by journeys from Bombay to Suez and onward through the Holy Land. You’ll find observations on places, people, and events, along with literary and historical reflections that illuminate the author’s worldview during a pivotal era. The book offers a vivid window into how a diplomat and observer understood politics, religion, and the changing landscapes of the time.
What you’ll experience
- Vivid travel snapshots from the voyage to Bombay, Suez, and the journey through Palestine
- Personal reflections on historical themes, biblical scholarship, and contemporary politics
- Encounters with notable figures, scholars, and politicians of the era
- Anecdotes and social observations that illuminate daily life in the late 19th century
Ideal for readers of travel writing, historical diaries, and late-Victorian correspondence who enjoy thoughtful, firsthand accounts of place, culture, and ideas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book collects entries from the author's diaries, yielding a rich account of his travels and encounters between 1886 and 1888, just as Europe was undergoing rapid transformation. The author, a seasoned traveler and keen observer, shares his experiences in Palestine, Egypt, Sicily, and Italy, remarking on the changes he witnesses and engaging with notable figures. Through these pages, we gain insights into the interplay of history, society, and the human condition, with reflections on art, religion, and the search for meaning in a rapidly evolving world. The author's vivid descriptions and thoughtful observations provide a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, shedding light on the complexities of the late 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331228585_0
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