| Author |
Karl Baedeker (Firm) |
| Title |
The Mediterranean : Seaports and sea routes including Madeira, the Canary Islands, the coast of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia; handbook for travellers
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| Alternate Title |
Baedeker's Mediterranean
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| Original Publication |
Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Mediterranean: Seaports and Sea Routes including Madeira, the Canary Islands, the Coast of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia" by Karl Baedeker is a travel guide written in the early 20th century. This detailed handbook aims to assist travelers in navigating the Mediterranean region, featuring essential information about various coastal areas and the routes connecting them. The guide is rich in maps and plans, signifying its usefulness for both seasoned and novice travelers looking to explore the cultures, histories, and landscapes of the Mediterranean. The opening of the handbook introduces its purpose and outlines its comprehensive structure. Baedeker acknowledges the challenges involved in encapsulating such a diverse region in a single volume, noting that while many points of interest are covered, some details may have to be omitted due to space constraints. The introduction hints at the vastness of the Mediterranean, referencing notable locations like Madeira and the Canary Islands, as well as key areas in North Africa, demonstrating the guide’s broad scope. The author also expresses gratitude to contributors, highlighting the collaboration that informed the contents of this travel resource. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Mediterranean Region -- Guidebooks
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73849 |
| Release Date |
Jun 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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