Bücher von Elihu Burritt

""A Walk From London To John O'Groat's"" is a travelogue written by Elihu Burritt, an American diplomat and social activist, in 1864. The book describes his journey on foot from London to John O'Groat's, the northernmost point of mainland Scotland, covering a distance of over 1,200 miles. Burritt's account is a vivid portrayal of the British countryside, its people, and their way of life in the mid-19th century. He documents his encounters with farmers, shepherds, and other locals, as well as his observations on the natural beauty of the landscapes he passes through. The book also touches on Burritt's political views, as he was a strong advocate for international peace and disarmament. He uses his journey as an opportunity to promote his beliefs and engage with people on the subject.Overall, ""A Walk From London To John O'Groat's"" is a fascinating account of a long-distance journey through a bygone era, offering insights into the history, culture, and politics of 19th century Britain.The next morning I resumed my walk and visited a locality bearing a name and association of world-wide celebrity and interest. It is the name of a small rural hamlet, hardly large enough to be called a village, and marked by no trait of nature or art to give it distinction.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

"Embark on an adventurous and inspiring journey across the length of Britain with Elihu Burritt in 'A Walk from London to John O'Groat's.' Penned in the 19th century, this travel narrative offers readers a unique and firsthand account of Burritt's remarkable walking expedition from the southern capital to the northern tip of the British Isles.As Burritt traverses diverse landscapes, encounters with communities, and unfolds tales of his pedestrian adventure, 'A Walk from London to John O'Groat's' is more than a travelogue¿it's a literary exploration that captures the spirit of perseverance and the beauty of the British countryside.Join Burritt on this literary journey where each step reveals a new chapter of discovery, making 'A Walk from London to John O'Groat's' an essential read for those captivated by tales of epic walks and the enduring charm of Britain's scenic paths."

American philanthropist Elihu Burritt (1810-79) was involved in and lectured widely on many causes, including the abolition of slavery, temperance, and world peace. Known as the 'learned blacksmith' because of his early training in the trade, he was eventually appointed US consul in Birmingham, England, from 1865 to 1870. In addition to his campaigning, Burritt was a prolific writer, producing books and articles on a range of subjects. In this work, published in 1868, he assembles a collection of his writings published between 1850 and 1855 in a variety of periodicals. This compilation covers a wide range of topics - from the Great Exhibition of 1851 to the 'Anarchy of Governments' - drawing from his experiences in Europe and in the USA. Much of Burritt's writing is devoted to the issue of international relations, and to his desire for a 'Congress of Nations' devoted to ending conflict in Europe.

Walks in the Black Country - and its Green Border-Land is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Ten-Minute Talks on All Sorts of Topics is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1874.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.