Lord Valentia's Travels to India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia & Egypt, 1802 - 1806. An article printed in 1809, written by Robert Southey : 38 pages.
London: Quarterly Review, 1809. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #375104
38 pages. A review of Lord Valentia’s travels to India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt in the early nineteenth century. The article follows his route and comments on his descriptions of landscapes, courts, and local customs. It evaluates the accuracy and interest of his observations, particularly where they touch on British strategic and commercial concerns. The piece presents the work as both travel narrative and document of imperial curiosity. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Special Interest.
Keywords: BZDB395 Travel. India Travel. Red Sea. Abyssinian Travel. Egyptian Travel. Quarterly Review; Special Interest. Unbranded LORD VALENTIA'S EASTERN TRAVELS : INDIA, CEYLON, ABYSSINIA, & BEYOND Lord Valentia's Travels to India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, A
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