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Eothen, or Traces of Travel, Brought Home from the East

by Alexander William Kinglake

A classic of Victorian travel writing, Kinglake’s book describes his journey through the Ottoman empire to Cairo, and his residence there in time of plague.

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English

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English

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1844

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Alexander William Kinglake was an English travel writer and historian.     He was born near Taunton, Somerset, and educated at Eton College and Trinity Col...

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