Description
Trade paperback. 226pp., Introduction by Jonathan Raban. Contains preface to the first edition, originall published in the mid 1800’s. First printing thus of this moden reprint. Literally meaning “from the east” Eothen recounts Kinglake’s travels from Constantinople to Smyrna, from Cypress to Greece and the Lebanon, following the 19th century passion for exploring the Orient. A classic in its genre, the present copy is a clean, square, unmarked paperback with no spine crease and no former ownership marks. Retail price sticker on rear panel. Very good+