NORWAY, Switzerland, Athens,Venice ~ John Stoddard's Travel Lectures, 1909 v. 1

Description: John L. Stoddard's Lectures Volume One Published in Boston by Balch Brothers Co. 1909, copyright 1897 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Attractively bound volume from 1909, the first volume in a ten-volume series, containing lectures about the countries of Norway and Switzerland, and the cities of Athens, Greece and Venice, Italy. Illustrated throughout in black and white, with two partially colored plates. Heavy book, with high quality glossy paper. Wonderful 19th century travelogue! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Lawson Stoddard (April 24, 1850 – June 5, 1931) was an American writer, hymn writer and lecturer who gained popularity through his travelogues. He began traveling around the world in 1874 and eventually turned his experiences into a series of popular lectures delivered throughout North America. These lectures were periodically published in book form as John L. Stoddard's Lectures and eventually numbered 10 volumes and five supplements (1897-1898), of which this is the first volume, published a decade later. Brought up a Protestant, Stoddard was an agnostic for more than 30 years before converting with his wife to Roman Catholicism. During his later life he used his fortune to support his adopted home of Merano, South Tyrol, contributing substantially to the building of its secondary school and to a home for homeless youth, now used as a rehabilitation center. BOOK: Antique hardcover in VERY GOOD condition. Three-quarter burgundy morocco leather over red marbled boards, spine lettered and decorated with a floral design in gilt, top edge gilt, floral decorated endpapers. Some wear to the extremities, corners and edges of the cover-- boards are showing at the corners and edges. Spine has some fading and wear. Tightly bound book, good tight hinges, firm text block. Very clean pages, free from markings. Vibrant illustrations. No odors. Non-smoking environment. MEASUREMENT: Approx. 6-1/4" x 9" PAGINATION: 332 pages, partially colored frontpiece at start of Norway and Switzerland sections. Illustrated throughout with numerous b&w plates and in-text illustrations and photographs. U.S. Funds only, please. We accept a variety of payments, including PayPal. If you have any questions, please ask. Payment expected within 3 days. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. NO-HASSLE, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. We are committed to providing the highest level of service. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please notify us immediately. If we're unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we will issue a full and immediate refund upon return of the item.

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