Transatlantic Sketches

Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies

By:

James Edward Alexander

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - North American History

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Sir James Edward Alexander (1803–85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 1 covers Alexander's journey through South America and the Caribbean.

Release date NZ

June 14th, 2012

Author

James Edward Alexander

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

5 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps

Pages

426

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - North American History

Dimensions

140x216x24

ISBN-13

9781108051880

Product ID

20280998

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