"Around the Black Sea" by William Eleroy Curtis is a journey chronicling travels in the early 1900s, presented as a collection of newspaper letters. The narrative embarks on an adventure that uncovers the essence of the lands encircling the Black Sea. Through vivid storytelling, the author immerses readers in the cultural, historical, and societal nuances of this diverse region, focusing on Asia Minor, the Crimea, and neighboring areas. The tone of the book begins with a cruise, revealing the diversity of the passengers, including soldiers and merchants from different backgrounds, religious practices and traditions. The book showcases the author's observations and storytelling, allowing readers to travel along and experience the beauty and wonder of life around the Black Sea.
Around the Black Sea Asia Minor, Armenia, Caucasus, Circassia, Daghestan, the Crimea, Roumania
By William Eleroy Curtis
Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Black Sea, where culture and history come to life through vibrant descriptions of landscapes and people.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Eleroy Curtis was an American journalist, author, diplomat, political activist, and exhibitor. He was a prominent proponent of Pan-Americanism. Curtis' partisan reporting earned him patronage appointments and advanced his ideological goals. His career reflected the influence of bias, cronyism, and imperialism on journalism during the Gilded Age. Curtis held a series of leadership roles in the State Department, as well as the supranational organizations which anticipated the Organization of American States.
William Eleroy Curtis was an American journalist, author, diplomat, political activist, and exhibitor. He was a prominent proponent of Pan-Americanism. Curtis' partisan reporting earned him patronage appointments and advanced his ideological goals. His career reflected the influence of bias, cronyism, and imperialism on journalism during the Gilded Age. Curtis held a series of leadership roles in the State Department, as well as the supranational organizations which anticipated the Organization of American States.
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