John Murray

Handbook For Travelers In Sweden

Stockholm And Its Vicinity, The Gotha Canal, Falls Of Trollhattan, Lakes Wenern, Wettern, Malar, Etc., Upsala, Dalecarlia, Islands And Shores Of The Baltic (1877)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Handbook For Travelers In Sweden: Stockholm And Its Vicinity, The Gotha Canal, Falls Of Trollhattan, Lakes Wenern, Wettern, Malar, Etc., Upsala, Dalecarlia, Islands And Shores Of The Baltic (1877) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Murray. The book is aimed at travelers who are planning a trip to Sweden and provides detailed information about the country's popular tourist destinations. The guidebook covers various regions of Sweden, including Stockholm and its surroundings, the Gotha Canal, the Falls of Trollhattan, and the lakes of Wenern, Wettern, and Malar. It also provides information about the city of Upsala and the province of Dalecarlia. Additionally, the book includes details about the islands and shores of the Baltic Sea, which are popular tourist destinations in Sweden. The guidebook provides information about the history, culture, and geography of the regions, as well as practical advice for travelers, such as transportation options, accommodations, and local customs. Overall, the Handbook For Travelers In Sweden: Stockholm And Its Vicinity, The Gotha Canal, Falls Of Trollhattan, Lakes Wenern, Wettern, Malar, Etc., Upsala, Dalecarlia, Islands And Shores Of The Baltic (1877) is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip to Sweden and interested in exploring the country's diverse regions and attractions.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781436865500
• ISBN-10: 1436865506
• Artikelnr.: 24910680

Autorenporträt

John Murray born of Greek/Irish parents and brought up in Edwardian England soon found himself working in Latvia. Having achieved a commercial education at Pitman's College he was put in charge of managing a cigarette factory. Later, he became its owner while also running an import export business in the Baltic States. As war loomed large in Europe his fortunes changed. He was called upon to work for the British Government eventually finding himself as a cypher in the British Embassy, Moscow. During this time, John a highly insightful self-made individual succumbed to the entreaties of a desperate human being and found himself engulfed in the intricacies of Soviet WWII espionage and counter-intelligence.