Wanderings by the Loire
- 336 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Leitch Ritchie Bücher
Leitch Ritchie war ein schottischer Romanautor und Journalist, der um 1820, nach seiner Tätigkeit als Angestellter in Glasgow, die Literatur zu seinem Beruf machte. Sein Werk zeichnet sich durch einen unverwechselbaren Stil und tiefen Einblick in die menschliche Natur aus. Witties Romane untersuchen oft die Komplexität sozialer Beziehungen und die moralischen Dilemmata, mit denen seine Charaktere konfrontiert sind. Sein Schreiben wird für seine erzählerische Kompetenz und seine Fähigkeit geschätzt, die Leser in fesselnde Geschichten einzuführen.
Liber Fluviorum: Or, River Scenery of France
- 644 Seiten
- 23 Lesestunden
This lavish volume showcases the stunning landscapes and waterways of France as seen through the eyes of nineteenth-century British artists Joseph Mallord William Turner and Leitch Ritchie. The book features over one hundred hand-colored engravings that capture the beauty and majesty of the country's rivers, canals, and coastal areas.
Turner's Annual Tour, 1834
- 266 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Schinderhannes, the Robber of the Rhine
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The Magician; Volume 3
- 332 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Experience the macabre world of 19th-century magic and mystery with this gripping novel by Leitch Ritchie. Packed with twists and turns, this Gothic tale follows a young woman named Juliette as she navigates a web of intrigue and deception surrounding the enigmatic Magician, who seems to hold the key to her past.
A Journey to St. Petersburg and Moscow Through Courland and Livonia
- 312 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Wanderings by the Seine, From Rouen to the Source. With 20 Engr. From Drawings by J.M.W. Turner
- 338 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
This book is a travelogue, chronicling a journey along the Seine river in France. It is illustrated with 20 engravings of scenes along the river, drawn by the famous British artist J.M.W. Turner. The book provides a vivid description of the towns and landscapes along the Seine, and is a valuable historical document of France in the 19th century.
Ireland Picturesque and Romantic
- 310 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Originally published in 1837, this travelogue takes readers on a journey through the stunning landscapes and rich history of Ireland. From the rugged coastlines of Kerry to the ancient ruins of Glendalough, Ritchie's vivid descriptions and charming anecdotes paint a vivid picture of the Emerald Isle.