John Galt

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Letters From The Levant

Containing Views Of The State Of Society, Manners, Opinions, And Commerce, In Greece And Several Of The Principal Islands Of The Archipelago (1813)

Beschreibung

Letters From The Levant is a travelogue written by John Galt in 1813. The book contains a collection of letters that were written during Galt's travels in Greece and several of the principal islands of the Archipelago. The letters provide a detailed account of the state of society, manners, opinions, and commerce in these regions. Galt's observations cover a wide range of topics, including the political situation, the economy, the customs and traditions of the people, and the natural beauty of the landscapes. The book also includes descriptions of historical sites and monuments, as well as accounts of the author's personal experiences and encounters with the locals. Overall, Letters From The Levant is a fascinating and informative account of the culture and society of Greece and the Archipelago during the early 19th century.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.

Autor

John Galt was a Scottish author, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Galt has been dubbed the first political author in the English language since he was the first to address concerns related to the Industrial Revolution. Galt was the Canada Company's first superintendent (1826-1829). In the first half of the nineteenth century, the company was created to populate a part of what is now Southern Ontario (then known as Upper Canada); it was later considered "the most important single attempt at settlement in Canadian history". Galt was recalled to Britain in 1829 for mismanagement of the Canada Company (especially inept bookkeeping), and he was later imprisoned for failing to pay his son's tuition. Galt was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, the son of a naval captain who traded in the West Indies. He was a first cousin to Captain Alexander Allan. His father relocated to Greenock around 1780. The family paid him regular visits but did not return permanently until 1789. John attended Irvine Grammar School alongside Henry Eckford, a lifelong friend, and William Spence. Galt spent a few months at the Greenock Custom House when he was 17 years old. He then worked as an apprentice and junior clerk for his uncle, Mr. Ewing, while simultaneously penning essays and stories for local journals in his own time. He relocated to London in 1804 to join his father and seek his wealth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 589g
• ISBN-13: 9781437137675
• ISBN-10: 1437137679
• Artikelnr.: 25510088