Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family by A. A. Paton
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"Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family" by A. A. Paton is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's reflections and experiences during his travels in Serbia and its surroundings, offering a detailed account of the region's customs, landscapes, and the contrast between its native and foreign influences. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a sense of ennui after four years in the
East and sets off from Beyrout to various locations, including Rhodes and Varna, before venturing into Serbia. The opening chapters detail his observations on cultural differences, his interactions with diverse individuals such as an American clergyman and a Mexican senator aboard the steamer, and his appreciation for the beauty and historical significance of places like the Mediterranean shores and the charming medieval architecture of Rhodes. This sections provides a rich context of the author's motivations and the dichotomy he perceives between Eastern and Western lifestyles as he embarks on his journey through the Balkans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Paton, A. A. (Andrew Archibald), 1811-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844. |
| Credits |
Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries., Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Serbia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16999 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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