Travel Knowledge
Travel Knowledge

Author: I. Kamps

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-12

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 134962263X

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These essays examine European travel writing from 1500 to 1800, with an emphasis on travel to the East Indies, Africa, and the Levant. By focusing on voyages to the East, the essays allow the voices of marginalised travellers to speak.

Backpack Ambassadors
Backpack Ambassadors

Author: Richard Ivan Jobs

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 022643902X

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Even today, in an era of cheap travel and constant connection, the image of young people backpacking across Europe remains seductively romantic. In Backpack Ambassadors, Richard Ivan Jobs tells the story of backpacking in Europe in its heyday, the decades after World War II, revealing that these footloose young people were doing more than just exploring for themselves. Rather, with each step, each border crossing, each friendship, they were quietly helping knit the continent together. From the Berlin Wall to the beaches of Spain, the Spanish Steps in Rome to the Pudding Shop in Istanbul, Jobs tells the stories of backpackers whose personal desire for freedom of movement brought the people and places of Europe into ever-closer contact. As greater and greater numbers of young people trekked around the continent, and a truly international youth culture began to emerge, the result was a Europe that, even in the midst of Cold War tensions, found its people more and more connected, their lives more and more integrated. Drawing on archival work in eight countries and five languages, and featuring trenchant commentary on the relevance of this period for contemporary concerns about borders and migration, Backpack Ambassadors brilliantly recreates a movement that was far more influential and important than its footsore travelers could ever have realized.

Human Nature as Capacity
Human Nature as Capacity

Author: Nigel Rapport

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781845456375

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What is it to be human? What are our specifically human attributes, our capacities and liabilities? Such questions gave birth to anthropology as an Enlightenment science. This book argues that it is again appropriate to bring "the human" to the fore, to reclaim the singularity of the word as central to the anthropological endeavor, not on the basis of the substance of a human nature - "To be human is to act like this and react like this, to feel this and want this" - but in terms of species-wide capacities: capabilities for action and imagination, liabilities for suffering and cruelty. The contributors approach "the human" with an awareness of these complexities and particularities, rendering this volume unique in its ability to build on anthropology's ethnographic expertise.

Feminist Activism, Travel and Translation Around 1900
Feminist Activism, Travel and Translation Around 1900

Author: Johanna Gehmacher

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-12-26

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 3031427637

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This open access book takes the biographical case of German feminist Käthe Schirmacher (1865–1930), a multilingual translator, widely travelled writer of fiction and non-fiction, and a disputatious activist to examine the travel and translation of ideas between the women’s movements that emerged in many countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. It discusses practices such as translating, interpreting, and excerpting from journals and books that spawned and supported transnational civic spaces and develops a theoretical framework to analyse these practices. It examines translations of literary, scholarly and political texts and their contexts. The book will be of interest to academics as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of modern history, women’s and gender history, cultural studies, transnational and transfer history, translation studies, history and theory of biography.

The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Articles, Essays, Travel Sketches and Memoirs
The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Articles, Essays, Travel Sketches and Memoirs

Author: Anthony Trollope

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-06

Total Pages: 30768

ISBN-13:

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Anthony Trollope's 'The Complete Works' is a monumental collection encompassing his prolific output of novels, short stories, plays, articles, essays, travel sketches, and memoirs. Trollope's literary style is characterized by his keen observations of Victorian society, intricate plot structures, and nuanced character developments. His works often explore themes of social class, politics, and morality, set against the backdrop of 19th century England. Trollope's ability to create vivid and relatable characters makes his narratives engaging and thought-provoking. This comprehensive collection offers readers a deep dive into the diverse and compelling literary world of one of the most influential Victorian authors. Anthony Trollope, a contemporary of Charles Dickens and George Eliot, drew inspiration from his career in the British Civil Service and his extensive travels throughout Europe. His firsthand experiences provided him with a unique perspective on the societal issues he explores in his writings. Trollope's dedication to his craft and his commitment to portraying the complexities of human nature continue to captivate readers worldwide. For readers interested in Victorian literature, social commentary, and masterful storytelling, 'The Complete Works' by Anthony Trollope is a must-read. This comprehensive collection showcases the breadth and depth of Trollope's literary genius, offering a rich tapestry of narratives that remain relevant and engaging to this day.

The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide eBook)
The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 1476

ISBN-13: 1789196272

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World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover Italy with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to check out aperitivo joints, take a boat cruise, wander through ancient ruins or explore local neighbourhoods, The Rough Guide to Italy will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Italy: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Rome and Lazio, Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Lobardy and the Lakes, Trentino-Alto Adige, Venice & the Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Italy. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Rome, Sardinia and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the grandeur of Tivoli's Villa d'Este and the vibrancy of Bologna's markets - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Sicily, Venice, Puglia and Lombardy's best sights and top experiences - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Italy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - Covers: Rome and Lazio, Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Lobardy and the Lakes, Trentino-Alto Adige, Venice & the Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

The Rough Guide to Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook)
The Rough Guide to Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2022-06-15

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 1839058145

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Practical travel guide to the Italian Lakes featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in the Italian Lakes, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in the Italian Lakes, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes covers: Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Bergamo, Lake Isea, Brescia and Cremona, Lake Garda, Verona and Mantua Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Italian Lakes, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Lake Maggiore to family activities in child-friendly places, like Milan or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Verona. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including the Italian Lakes entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of the Italian Lakes give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for swimming, watersports and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Lake Orta, Lake Como, Bergamo, Lake Isea's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to the Italian Lakes, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS: Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in the Italian Lakes, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into the Italian Lakes, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Limone sul Garda and the spectacular Piazza del Duomo. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Brescia and Cremona, Mantua and many more locations in the Italian Lakes, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.