Unidentified Owner diary, 1820
Scope and Contents
A lengthy leather-bound diary written in English by a young man visiting Europe. Covers period May 14 1820 through June 22 1820 giving detailed descriptions and observations of his interests in Flushing, Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hague, etc. Approximately 52 handwritten pages describing the art, fortifications, construction of dikes, historical background inventions, etc. The back of the book, reversed, contains "Change sur Genes" and "Change sur La Prussie" in French.
Dates
- Creation: 1820
Language of Materials
English, French
Extent
1 volumes ; 12.5 x 19.3 cm
Physical Description
Leather over boards. Worn condition, leather over spine fully detached, back cover loose.
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