Join American traveler James Ellsworth De Kay as he wanders through the Turkish countryside in the early 1800s, encountering people from all walks of life and marveling at the beauty and complexity of the culture. His sketches of Turkey will take you on a journey to a land that is both familiar and foreign, and will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the world.

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