Publisher's Synopsis
A Tour To The East, In The Years 1763 And 1764: With Remarks On The City Of Constantinople And The Turks (1767) is a travelogue written by Frederick Calvert, the 6th Baron Baltimore. In the book, Baltimore describes his travels to the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, during the years of 1763 and 1764. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations of the local customs, culture, and people he encountered on his journey.Baltimore's primary focus is on Constantinople, the capital city of the Ottoman Empire, which he visited for several months. He provides a detailed description of the city's architecture, the daily life of its inhabitants, and the political and social structure of the Ottoman Empire. Baltimore also shares his thoughts on the Turkish people, their customs, and religion.The book is a valuable historical document, as it provides a first-hand account of the Eastern Mediterranean region during the 18th century. It is also an interesting read for those interested in travel literature and the history of the Ottoman Empire.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.
