South Sea Sketches

South Sea Sketches

Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781437088557
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South Sea Sketches: A Narrative is a book written by Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren and published in 1881. The book is a collection of sketches and stories that describe the author’s travels through the South Seas. Dahlgren, who was the wife of a naval officer, provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes of the islands she visited. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different island or group of islands. The author’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, and she provides a unique perspective on life in the South Seas during the late 19th century. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era and is sure to appeal to readers interested in travel, history, and culture.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.

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