1881 ZigZag Journeys Illustrated GREECE Etna Parnassus ROME Colosseum Mythology
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1881 ZigZag Journeys Illustrated GREECE Etna Parnassus ROME Colosseum Mythology
American author Hezekiah Butterworth is best remembered for his enormous, seventeen volume work Zig-Zag Journeys. Written as educational travel guides, the content for these volumes were derived from his personal experiences. Butterworth traveled in Europe, South America, and Canada. His works were very popular throughout the United States, especially among young readers.
This volume, Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands, describes voyages to Ancient Greece and Italy via Paris, Lisbon, and Granada. This volume in particular is quite desirable, not just for its content but also for the dozens of illustrations depicting mythological creatures, famous art, and iconic buildings and architecture. Notable views and descriptions include:
Mt Etna
Binding of the Cyclops
Saint Peters Basilica at the Vatican
Temple of Apollo
Fountains and statues of Versailles
Mount Parnassus
Palermo – cathedral, city views
The Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine
Item number: #22374
Price: $399
BUTTERWORTH, Hezekiah
Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands… Mount Parnassus
Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1881.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xii, [13]-318
Heavily illustrated throughout
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Decorative brown cloth
Size: ~8.5in X 6.75in (21.5cm x 17cm)
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22374
American author Hezekiah Butterworth is best remembered for his enormous, seventeen volume work Zig-Zag Journeys. Written as educational travel guides, the content for these volumes were derived from his personal experiences. Butterworth traveled in Europe, South America, and Canada. His works were very popular throughout the United States, especially among young readers.
This volume, Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands, describes voyages to Ancient Greece and Italy via Paris, Lisbon, and Granada. This volume in particular is quite desirable, not just for its content but also for the dozens of illustrations depicting mythological creatures, famous art, and iconic buildings and architecture. Notable views and descriptions include:
Mt Etna
Binding of the Cyclops
Saint Peters Basilica at the Vatican
Temple of Apollo
Fountains and statues of Versailles
Mount Parnassus
Palermo – cathedral, city views
The Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine
Item number: #22374
Price: $399
BUTTERWORTH, Hezekiah
Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands… Mount Parnassus
Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1881.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xii, [13]-318
Heavily illustrated throughout
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Decorative brown cloth
Size: ~8.5in X 6.75in (21.5cm x 17cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
22374
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1881 ZigZag Journeys Illustrated GREECE Etna Parnassus ROME Colosseum Mythology
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