The Letters Of John B. S. Morritt Of Rokeby: Descriptive Of Journeys In Europe And Asia Minor In The Years 1794-1796 (1914)

The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby is a collection of personal letters written by John Bacon Sawrey Morritt during his travels in Europe and Asia Minor between 1794 and 1796. The book was published in 1914 and provides a unique insight into the experiences and observations of an English traveler during this period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Morritt's impressions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the culture and customs of the regions he explored. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and historical sites that Morritt encountered on his journey. Overall, The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby is an important historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century travel and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (1771-1843), was a traveller, classical scholar and friend of Sir Walter Scott. This book, edited by G. E. Marindin (1841-1939) and first published in 1914, is a record of his Grand Tour of 1794-6, told through his letters home.