Cities of the Dawn / Naples - Athens - Pompeii - Constantinople - Smyrna - Jaffa - Jerusalem - Alexandria - Cairo - Marseilles - Avignon - Lyons - Dijon

Name: Cities of the Dawn / Naples - Athens - Pompeii - Constantinople - Smyrna - Jaffa - Jerusalem - Alexandria - Cairo - Marseilles - Avignon - Lyons - Dijon
Author: J. Ewing Ritchie

By J. Ewing Ritchie

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A travel writer recounts a late-19th-century tour of Mediterranean and European cities, offering descriptive sketches of scenery, antiquities, and contemporary urban life. The narrative proceeds from an overland journey across France to Naples, Pompeii and Vesuvius, the Aegean islands and Athens, then to Constantinople and Smyrna, onward to Jaffa, Jerusalem and Bethlehem, afterward to Alexandria and Cairo with accounts of pyramids and the Nile, and back through Marseilles, Avignon, Lyons and Dijon. Chapters combine practical travel notes, historical and archaeological observations, local color, and personal anecdotes, concluding with suggested references for further reading.

About the Author

J. Ewing Ritchie

J. Ewing Ritchie was a 19th-century British author known for his diverse writings that encompass travel, social commentary, and personal recollections. His works often reflect his experiences and observations of various locales, particularly in London and Australia. Notable titles include "About London," which offers insights into the city's character, and "An Australian Ramble; Or, A Summer in Australia," where he shares his adventures in the Antipodes. Ritchie's narratives are characterized by their vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, contributing to the literary heritage of travel literature in his time.