Bücher von John Stephens

I HAD before me a journey of nearly two thousand miles, through a country more than half barbarous, and entirely destitute of all accommodation for travellers. Southern Russia was the Scythia of Darius, "savage from the remotest time." "All the way," says an old traveller, "I never came in a house, but lodged in the wilderness by the river side, and carried provisions by the way, for there be small succour in those parts;" and we were advised that a century had made but little change in the interior of the empire. There were no public conveyances, and we had our choice of three modes of travelling; first, by a Jew's wagon, in which the traveller stretches out his bed, and is trundled along like a bale of goods, always with the same horses, and therefore, of necessity, making slow progress; secondly, the char de poste, a mere box of wood on four wheels, with straw in the bottom; very fast, but to be changed always with the posthorses; and, thirdly, posting with our own carriage. We did not hesitate long in choosing the last, and bought a carriage, fortunately a good one, a large calêche which an Italian nobleman had had made for his own use in travelling on the Continent, and which he now sold, not because he did not want it, but because he wanted money more.

"Embark on a grand journey through the historical landscapes of Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland with John Lloyd Stephens in 'Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I.' Penned in the 19th century, this travel narrative provides readers with a detailed and immersive account of Stephens' experiences as he explores the rich history, culture, and architecture of these European and Middle Eastern destinations.As Stephens encounters ancient ruins, delves into local customs, and shares his observations, 'Incidents of Travel' is more than a travelogue¿it's a literary expedition that captures the spirit of discovery during a pivotal period.Join Stephens on this literary journey where each page unveils a new chapter of exploration, making 'Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland' an essential read for those captivated by tales of historical travel and cultural discovery."

Demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, political, and intellectual diversity of children¿s literature across the globe, this companion is the first volume of its kind to focus on the undervisited regions of the world.

What happens to traditional stories when they are retold in another time and cultural context? This study discusses a variety of stories including myths, folk tales and heroic legends to explain.