Travels in the Morea.

(Greece.) Leake (William Martin)

Travels in the Morea.

With Maps and Plans [...] In three Volumes.

Description: FIRST EDITION, 3 vols, half titles, 17 engraved maps and plans, 12 lithographed plates of inscriptions, large folding map; prelims and plates a little foxed, as usual but good; 3 vols: xvii, [3], 513, [1]; viii, 534, [2]; vii, [1], 476, 8vo; contemporary polished tan calf, gilt filleted boards, gilt roll at board edges, marbled edges and endpapers; some light scratches to boards, but a handsome copy.

Publication Details: London: Longman [et al.] 1830.

Notes: Leake's classic history of the Peloponnese, which also charts its socio-economic conditions at the close of Ottoman rule. 'A fascinating work, full of interesting detail, as are all Leake's works. Particular attention is paid to Mycenae and Tiryns, and the plates include plans of both, as well as the beehive tomb at Mycenae' (Blackmer). His works are 'still of considerable importance in the field' (ODNB).Leake (1777-1860) first visited Greece on his return from Syria in 1802, but most of his research materials from that journey were lost 'when the Mentor, on which Leake was travelling to Malt...moreLeake's classic history of the Peloponnese, which also charts its socio-economic conditions at the close of Ottoman rule. 'A fascinating work, full of interesting detail, as are all Leake's works. Particular attention is paid to Mycenae and Tiryns, and the plates include plans of both, as well as the beehive tomb at Mycenae' (Blackmer). His works are 'still of considerable importance in the field' (ODNB).Leake (1777-1860) first visited Greece on his return from Syria in 1802, but most of his research materials from that journey were lost 'when the Mentor, on which Leake was travelling to Malta with a consignment of Lord Elgin's marbles, foundered off the coast of Kithera' (ibid.). He returned as an envoy to the Ottoman Empire in 1804, and was a frequent visitor to Greece until at least 1810, during which trips he made notes and took sketches for the present work (the illustrations are taken from his originals). HIDE

Bibliography: Atabey 691 (lacking section-title); Blackmer 974.

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Price: £2,250

Subject: Travel & Topography

Published Date: 1830.

Stock Number: 77823

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