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Travels, Trips, And Trots: On And Off Duty From The Tropics To The Arctic Circle is a travelogue written by John Blaksley and first published in 1904. The book is a collection of Blaksley's experiences and adventures during his travels around the world, both on and off duty. Blaksley was a British naval officer, and his travels took him from the tropical regions of the world to the Arctic Circle. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a particular location or journey. Blaksley writes about his experiences in places such as the West Indies, South America, Africa, India, China, and Japan. He also describes his travels in Europe, including his journey across the Alps and his visit to the Scandinavian countries. Throughout the book, Blaksley provides vivid descriptions of the places he visits, the people he meets, and the adventures he has. He writes about his encounters with wild animals, his experiences of extreme weather conditions, and his interactions with different cultures. Travels, Trips, And Trots: On And Off Duty From The Tropics To The Arctic Circle is a fascinating account of a world that has changed significantly since the book was first published. It provides an insight into the life of a naval officer at the turn of the 20th century and offers a unique perspective on the world as it was then.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.
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Travels, Trips, And Trots: On And Off Duty From The Tropics To The Arctic Circle is a travelogue written by John Blaksley and first published in 1904. The book is a collection of Blaksley's experiences and adventures during his travels around the world, both on and off duty. Blaksley was a British naval officer, and his travels took him from the tropical regions of the world to the Arctic Circle. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a particular location or journey. Blaksley writes about his experiences in places such as the West Indies, South America, Africa, India, China, and Japan. He also describes his travels in Europe, including his journey across the Alps and his visit to the Scandinavian countries. Throughout the book, Blaksley provides vivid descriptions of the places he visits, the people he meets, and the adventures he has. He writes about his encounters with wild animals, his experiences of extreme weather conditions, and his interactions with different cultures. Travels, Trips, And Trots: On And Off Duty From The Tropics To The Arctic Circle is a fascinating account of a world that has changed significantly since the book was first published. It provides an insight into the life of a naval officer at the turn of the 20th century and offers a unique perspective on the world as it was then.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.