Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 (Auldjo John).

"Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833" - это записки о поездке автора в Константинополь и на некоторые из греческих островов весной и летом 1833 года. В книге описывается жизнь и культура греческих островов, а также история Константинополя в тот период времени. Автор делится своими впечатлениями от поездки, описывая местные достопримечательности, архитектуру и образ жизни местных жителей. Книга позволяет окунуться в атмосферу тех времен и узнать больше о жизни и культуре Восточной Европы в XIX веке.

Book of A Visit to the Great and Ancient City of Constantinople, With Some Observations on the Greek Antiquities, under the Fortunate Reign of King William IV, in Two Volumes В двух томах John Auldjo

Set out on a visit to the Eastern cultural capital Constantinople accompanied by his friend and fellow enthusiast Samwell Bingley the Scottish London solicitor summons up the wits and courage to set off on an impressive and most intrapet adventure. The men strike out for the city accompanied only by Tecumseh the faithful Native American servant but make up for it with the will to be seen and proved amongst the various Greeks and Eastern potentates that dwell within its many curvy alleys and lofty markets. Unexpectedly eventless is the journey and the travellers enroll themselves amongst the pure western culture and hospitality purveyed by the British expats that currently comprise the majority of guests within the upmarket establishment that John AuldJo has secured for both of them for their time in the ancient metropolis. No sooner is the once upon a time bachelor and free unattached traveller flush enough to break bread with one of his erstwhile fellow Aberdeen schools pals,Samwell Bingham, the London partner and the hapless Tecumseh,when interest as flourishes from gaggles of prancing pristine young ladies Euphemia Sitwell, Bessel Hunter swiftly inclines the Sussex lads tours heart towards the Mayor's own cultural flowing pleasure boat that provides city viewing excursions along the Golden Horn on which all must paddle off and search for some form of shimmering delight amidst the slow mournful machinery of advanced beyond belief Ottoman cannon snapping ladle. On arrival at their destination bedecked in intoxicating silk vestments with eye catching gauze gloves plush slippers and soft wedges they are all so struck by the warmth of the sun and warmth of a bed, were dazzling the preciousness of Western teachers !

Книга представляет собой отчет о путешествии шотландского промышленника Джо Аулда в Константинополь и на греческие острова весной и летом 1843 года. В свое время это был исключительный документ о быте и нравах османской столицы XIX века.