A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise by Robert Urie Jacob
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"A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise" by Robert Urie Jacob is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book depicts the experiences and observations of the author and fellow travelers during a Mediterranean cruise, focusing on various destinations such as Funchal, Gibraltar, and Athens. The narrative is enriched with nearly two hundred illustrations from photographs, making it appealing for readers interested in travel and
exploration through richly detailed accounts. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Mediterranean journey, showcasing the anticipation and preparations leading up to the cruise. It introduces the author and his friends as they contemplate the decision to embark on this lengthy voyage aboard the steamship Moltke. As they depart New York, the scene is vividly described, from the ambiance on deck to the passengers adjusting to ship life amidst fine dining and social gatherings. The narrative highlights the initial feelings of excitement and doubt, as well as the camaraderie that develops among the travelers, suggesting a blend of adventure and social exploration that will characterize their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacob, Robert Urie |
|---|---|
| Title | A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Peter Vickers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31609 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31609-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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