Burton Holmes Travelogues

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy beige cloth binding and clear titling on the spine. There is some wear on the spine edges, typical of its age. As an ex-library copy, it bears stamps from Loretto Heights College. The interior pages are clean and well-preserved, featuring illustrations from photographs by the author.

Burton Holmes Travelogues, Volume Five, is a captivating exploration of the world through the eyes of renowned traveler and photographer E. Burton Holmes. Published in 1910 by The McClure Company in New York, this edition is part of a series that captures the essence of early 20th-century travel. Holmes, a pioneer in travel lectures, combines his narrative with illustrations from his own photographs, offering a unique visual and textual journey. This volume, focusing on various exotic locales, is a testament to Holmes' contributions to travel literature and photography. As an ex-library copy from Loretto Heights College, it is a rare find for collectors interested in historical travel narratives. The book is bound in beige cloth with a detailed spine, and while it lacks a dust jacket, it remains in good condition with all pages intact.