Excerpt from Reminiscences of a Roving Life
You Will find little enough of History, nothing of Science, and still less of statistics in these pages. If serious research is your aim, the Gazetteer the guide book, et koc genus omne, Will supply you with all your requirements. I can't - and don't pretend to.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a riveting collection of episodes from the adventurous life of a former Austrian naval officer. Having joined the navy as a young student, the author found himself thrust into the chaos of mid-19th century Europe, and this book presents his experiences of famous battles and daring missions, before his life took unexpected turns and found him in even more thrilling global escapades. With an eye for the absurd alongside the dramatic, the author shares fascinating encounters with exotic cultures, corrupt officials, hapless criminals, and even a kidnapping. These reflections on a life less ordinary pose important questions about discipline, sacrifice, and national identity. The author's keen insights make this book a must-read for anyone interested in naval history and global travel, or the human experience of major historical events. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331842507_0
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