Travels in Circassia, Krim-Tartary, Etc. V2: Including a Steam Voyage Down the Danube, from Vienna to Constantinople, and Round the Black Sea (1839)

Travels in Circassia, Krim-Tartary, etc. Volume 2 is a travelogue written by Edmund Spencer and published in 1839. The book details the author's journey through various parts of Europe and Asia, including Circassia (present-day Russia), Krim-Tartary (present-day Ukraine and Crimea), and the Black Sea region. The book begins with Spencer's steam voyage down the Danube River, starting from Vienna and ending in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). He then travels through various regions, including Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldavia, before entering Krim-Tartary. In this region, he describes the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Tartar people. Spencer also provides a detailed account of his travels through Circassia, where he meets with local tribes and witnesses their way of life. He describes the natural beauty of the region, including the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea. Throughout the book, Spencer provides insight into the political climate of the regions he visits, including the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Russia. He also describes the impact of European colonization on the local populations. Travels in Circassia, Krim-Tartary, etc. Volume 2 is a fascinating account of a traveler's journey through Europe and Asia in the 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the culture, history, and geography of the regions visited.In Two Volumes.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.