The grand tour
1987, 2nd edition. London : Thames Methuen. Previous owner's signature. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #340673
ISBN: 0423020404
Physical description: 256 pages: illustrations (some color), maps, portraits; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249). Subjects: British Travel Europe History. Travelers Europe. British Europe History. Travelers Europe History 18th century. Europe Description and travel. Great Britain Social life and customs 18th century. Genre: Bibliography. History. Illustrated. Summary: The Grand tour is a lively and entertaining account of the origins and history of the tour, the experiences of those rich, adventurous young travellers who embarked upon it, of the Europe of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as seen through their eyes-- its customs and people, as well as its art and architecture. The Grand Tour is extensively illustrated with pictures researched from museums and collections throughout the world.
Price: €18.00