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Travel in the Ancient World Paperback - 1994

by Casson. Lionel

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UK: The John Hopkins University Press, 1994. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. ' Travel in the Ancient World ' offers a lively, comprehensive review of ancient travel, from the first recorded voyages to Old Kingdom Egypt through Greek and Roman times to the Christian pilgrimages of the fourth century and later. The soft covers and text block and binding are good, clean and tight. All book prices include 2nd class postage..
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  • Title Travel in the Ancient World
  • Author Casson. Lionel
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Paperback Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 408
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher The John Hopkins University Press, UK
  • Date 1994
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 06690
  • ISBN 9780801848087 / 0801848083
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.51 x 5.56 x 1.25 in (21.62 x 14.12 x 3.18 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Theometrics: Academic
  • Library of Congress subjects Travel, Ancient
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 93030502
  • Dewey Decimal Code 913.04

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From the rear cover

The only book of its kind in any language, Travel in the Ancient World offers a comprehensive review of ancient travel, from the first recorded voyages to Old Kingdom Egypt through Greek and Roman times to the Christian pilgrimages of the fourth century and later. Lionel Casson tells who traveled and why (government business, trade, health, vacationing, tourism). He describes the ships, carts, carriages, and other means of conveyance; roads and waterways; bars and their drinks, restaurants and their food, inns and their accommodations. He devotes particular attention to tourism: the standard itineraries, the favored sights, museums, guides, guidebooks, and standards of tourist behavior. Rich in anecdote and colorful detail, Travel in the Ancient World now returns to print in paperback with a new preface and a supplement that brings the documentation up to date.

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About the author

Lionel Casson is professor emeritus of classics at New York University. He is the author of Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World.

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