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Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient (1875)

Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient (1875)

Knox, Thomas Wallace

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ISBN10: 1166492109
ISBN13: 9781166492106
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 708
Weight: 2.05
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient is a travelogue written by Thomas Wallace Knox and first published in 1875. The book details the author's experiences and adventures while traveling throughout the Middle East and Asia, from Egypt to India, during the mid-19th century.Knox writes with a vivid and engaging style, describing the people, cultures, and landscapes he encounters in great detail. He covers a wide range of topics, from the history and politics of the regions he visits to the customs and traditions of the local people.Throughout the book, Knox also provides insights into the challenges and dangers of travel in the Orient during this era, including encounters with bandits, corrupt officials, and natural disasters.Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient is a fascinating and informative account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into a world that has long since vanished. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, or cultural studies.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.

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