Description: In October 1878, Andrew Carnegie and his friend John Vandervort set off on a mad cross-continental dash by train from New York to San Francisco to catch a ship sailing to Japan; by the time they ended their voyages around the globe with an uneventful sail home from London in May 1879, Carnegie-as both a businessman and a social benefactor--had been profoundly influenced by the cultures he'd explored and peoples he'd met. Originally intended for private circulation and later published in 1884, this is an intimate and provocative work of tremendous historical and cultural value. Explore the world with Andrew Carnegie's first edition "Round the World" book. This rare find takes readers on a journey of travel and philosophy, with insights into different cultures and experiences. From the binding to the language, this book is a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts. Discover the wonders of different countries and regions with Andrew Carnegie book from 1884. It was published by Press J. J. Little & Company in New York. This book is a must-have for any bookworm or history buff. Don't miss out on the chance to own this original piece of exploration and travel literature. Item is from a non-smoking home. Item will ship within 1 business day from Kentucky Zip code 40117 Please view all photos as they serve as part of the description.
Price: 159.5 USD
Location: Ekron, Kentucky
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Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: No
Publisher: Press Of J. J. Little & Company
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1884
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library
Author: Andrew Carnegie
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Travel
Character Family: Round the World
