Around the World with General Grant: A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant, Ex-president of the United States, to Various Countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878, 1979 : to which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History, Volume 1, Part 2American News Company, 1879 |
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Page 347
... character , owing to the fact that March in this portion of Turkey is of the most disagreeable kind . Ice , snow , and rains prevail , and the warmest and stoutest clothing is necessary . A cold fog blows up from the Black Sea , which ...
... character , owing to the fact that March in this portion of Turkey is of the most disagreeable kind . Ice , snow , and rains prevail , and the warmest and stoutest clothing is necessary . A cold fog blows up from the Black Sea , which ...
Page 350
... character . You might have all the civilization of the Boulevard des Italiens , Parisian coffee , a French waiter , your little glass of brandy or your Havana cigar , or you could indulge in the purest Orientalism with a native ...
... character . You might have all the civilization of the Boulevard des Italiens , Parisian coffee , a French waiter , your little glass of brandy or your Havana cigar , or you could indulge in the purest Orientalism with a native ...
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... character of the language spoken . With all her seeming exclu- siveness , due to her re- ligion , Turkey has been the home of many an exile , and among her bravest defenders have been soldiers of foreign birth . As known to be attached ...
... character of the language spoken . With all her seeming exclu- siveness , due to her re- ligion , Turkey has been the home of many an exile , and among her bravest defenders have been soldiers of foreign birth . As known to be attached ...
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... character of Turkish events which absorb the people , the Ex - President is looked upon with honor , and the greatest interest is manifested in regard to his movements . Our stay though brief in Constantinople , not- STREET IN STAMBOUL ...
... character of Turkish events which absorb the people , the Ex - President is looked upon with honor , and the greatest interest is manifested in regard to his movements . Our stay though brief in Constantinople , not- STREET IN STAMBOUL ...
Page 354
... character . We were due , however , in Greece , so after the usual warm leave - takings from all the Americans at Constantinople , follow- ing in the lead of our chief , we made straight for Athens . The usual good weather which follows ...
... character . We were due , however , in Greece , so after the usual warm leave - takings from all the Americans at Constantinople , follow- ing in the lead of our chief , we made straight for Athens . The usual good weather which follows ...
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