Sketches of Modern Athens: Describing Its Manners, Customs, and Laws, with Some Account of Free and Enslaved Greece, and the Peculiarities of the Modern Greek Language (1849)

Sketches of Modern Athens is a book by John Nelson Abbott Jr. that was published in 1849. The book is a detailed account of Athens in the mid-19th century, describing its manners, customs, and laws. Abbott provides insights into the daily life of the Athenians, including their social customs, religious practices, and political system. In addition to his observations of Athens, Abbott also provides some information on the state of Greece at the time, including the differences between free and enslaved Greece. He also discusses the peculiarities of the modern Greek language, providing examples of common phrases and expressions. Overall, Sketches of Modern Athens provides a fascinating look at a city and culture that was undergoing significant changes during the mid-19th century. Abbott's detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes give readers a sense of what life was like in Athens during this time period.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.