Publisher's Synopsis
Roughing It In Crete In 1867 is a travelogue written by John Edwin Hilary Skinner in 1868. The book chronicles Skinner's journey to the island of Crete in the year 1867. Skinner was an Englishman who had a keen interest in exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. His travelogue is a vivid account of his adventures on the island of Crete, which was then a part of the Ottoman Empire.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Skinner's journey. He describes his experiences of traveling by boat from Athens to Crete and the difficulties he faced during the journey. He also provides a detailed account of the people he met on the island, including the Cretan rebels who were fighting against the Ottoman Empire.Skinner's travelogue is not just a description of the places he visited and the people he met. It also provides an insight into the social and political conditions of Crete during the 19th century. The book includes a number of historical references and anecdotes that give the reader a sense of the island's rich cultural heritage.Overall, Roughing It In Crete In 1867 is an engaging travelogue that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Crete during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, and culture.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.
