A View Of The World: As Exhibited In The Manners, Costumes, And Characteristics Of All Nations (1841)

by Jehoshaphat Aspin and John Lauris Blake

Book Overview

A View of the World: As Exhibited in the Manners, Costumes, and Characteristics of All Nations is a book written by John Lauris Blake in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various cultures and customs of people from all around the world. It discusses the different ways in which people dress, behave, and interact with one another, as well as the unique characteristics of each nation.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions of the world, such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Within each chapter, Blake provides detailed descriptions of the people, their customs, and their way of life. He also includes illustrations and engravings that depict the clothing, architecture, and landscapes of each region.A View of the World is an important historical document that reflects the attitudes and beliefs of the time in which it was written. It provides a valuable insight into the way in which people perceived and understood different cultures and societies in the 19th century. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437471196
• ISBN13: 9781437471199
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"