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 through Europe and Asia Minor in the years 1794-1796. The book was first published in 1914 and provides readers with a unique glimpse into the life and adventures of a wealthy British traveler during the late 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Morritt's observations on the people, customs, and landscapes of the places he visited. He describes his experiences in France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, among other locations. The letters also contain detailed accounts of Morritt's encounters with notable figures of the time, such as Lord Byron and Sir William Hamilton. In addition to providing a fascinating historical perspective, the letters are also notable for their literary quality. Morritt was a skilled writer and his vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met make for engaging reading. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of travel, the late 18th century, or the art of letter writing.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.