Bøker av Henry Swainson Cowper

This book is a fascinating account of a British traveler's journey through the Middle East in the 19th century. Henry Cowper embarked on a long and perilous journey from the Mediterranean to Bombay, passing through the deserts of Arabia and visiting many historic sites and cities, including Damascus, Baghdad, and Basra. He provides a vivid description of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encountered, as well as his thoughts on the political and historical issues of his time. This is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in adventure and travel writing.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.

In this charming local history, Henry Swainson Cowper traces the development of Hawkshead, a village in northern Lancashire. From the founding of the village to the growth of tourism in the surrounding Lake District, Cowper provides a comprehensive view of life in Hawkshead over the centuries, drawing from archival material and interviews with local residents.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.