William Makepeace Thackeray

Little Travels and Roadside Sketches

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Produktbeschreibung

Embark on a literary journey through 19th-century Belgium with William Makepeace Thackeray in "Little Travels and Roadside Sketches." More than just a travelogue, this collection offers insightful sketches and observations from a master of English literature. Thackeray's keen eye captures the essence of the Belgian landscape and its people, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. Experience Europe through the eyes of one of its most perceptive travelers. "Little Travels and Roadside Sketches" blends personal reflection with vivid descriptions, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in literary travel and the art of travel writing. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, Thackeray's timeless observations are sure to delight and inform. Discover a classic work meticulously prepared for print republication. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 34
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 64g
• ISBN-13: 9781023096171
• ISBN-10: 102309617X
• Artikelnr.: 73936282

Autorenporträt

Thackeray, an only child, was born in Calcutta, British India, where his father, Richmond Thackeray (1 September 1781 ¿ 13 September 1815), was secretary to the Board of Revenue in the East India Company. His mother, Anne Becher (1792¿1864), was the second daughter of Harriet Becher and John Harman Becher, who was also a secretary (writer) for the East India Company. His father was a grandson of Thomas Thackeray (1693¿1760), headmaster of Harrow School.