Sixteen Months' Travel - Thomas Allnutt Brassey - Bog

Sixteen Months' Travel: 1886-87 is a travelogue written by Thomas Allnutt Brassey, first published in 1888. The book chronicles Brassey's travels over sixteen months, during which he journeyed across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Brassey was a wealthy Englishman who had a passion for travel and exploration. He embarked on this journey with his wife and a small entourage, including a photographer and a secretary. The book is written in the form of a diary, with Brassey detailing his experiences and observations in each location he visited.The travelogue begins with Brassey's departure from England in October 1886. He and his party traveled through France, Italy, and Egypt before arriving in India. From there, they journeyed through Burma, Siam (now Thailand), and China, where they visited Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Beijing.After leaving China, Brassey and his party traveled to Japan, where they spent several months exploring the country and meeting with local officials. They then sailed across the Pacific to San Francisco, where they spent time in California before returning to England via New York.Throughout the book, Brassey provides detailed descriptions of the places he visited, including their history, culture, and people. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, which offer a glimpse into the world as it was in the late 19th century.Overall, Sixteen Months' Travel: 1886-87 is a fascinating account of a wealthy Englishman's travels around the world in the late 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the world as it was then, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel, history, or 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.