Tag Archives: travel writing

Tips for Travelers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Travel guides began to appear in the eighteenth century with the rise in popularity of the Grand Tour. Wealthy young men traveled the continent, seeking to experience culture and the arts and enjoying European society. While the outbreak of the … Continue reading →

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Russian Maps Digital Exhibit!!!!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

  Mapping the Past: Rare Russian Maps from Special Collections has been created as a digital highlight of books and maps on the website of the Special Collections and Rare Books department.  This virtual exhibit describes the cartographic trade and … Continue reading →

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