Gleanings from Piccadilly to Pera (1854)

Gleanings From Piccadilly To Pera is a book written by John W. Oldmixon and published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays and observations from Oldmixon's travels through Europe and the Middle East. The title refers to the two main locations of his travels: Piccadilly, a fashionable street in London, and Pera, a district in Istanbul. Oldmixon's writing style is descriptive and lively, providing readers with a sense of the places he visited and the people he met. He covers a wide range of topics, including the arts, politics, and social customs. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different country or region. Oldmixon begins with his travels through France, describing the country's landscape and culture. He then moves on to Italy, where he writes about the art and architecture of Rome, Florence, and Venice. From there, Oldmixon travels to Greece and Turkey, where he explores the ruins of ancient civilizations and observes the customs of the Ottoman Empire. He also provides detailed descriptions of the cities of Constantinople (now Istanbul) and Smyrna (now Izmir). Overall, Gleanings From Piccadilly To Pera is an engaging travelogue that offers readers a glimpse into the world of the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, travelers, and anyone interested in the cultural and social history of Europe and the Middle East.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.