"Touring in 1600: A Study in the Development of Travel as a Means of Education" by E. S. Bates is a journey back to the 1600s. It shows how travel became a way to learn and grow. Readers meet different kinds of travelers, like Michel de Montaigne who traveled for his health, Fynes Moryson who carefully watched different cultures, and Pietro della Valle who mixed romance with adventure. It highlights how these travelers, whether they were thinkers or traders, gained knowledge and shaped their ideas through their journeys, painting a picture of an era where seeing the world was a powerful form of schooling.
Touring in 1600: A Study in the Development of Travel as a Means of Education
By E. S. (Ernest Stuart) Bates
Experience the old world through the eyes of wandering philosophers, lovestruck explorers, and observant recorders as they journey through education by foot.
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