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Hungarian travelogue to North America in 1882

Szabó, József Dr.

[The Route of My North American Journey.] Észak-Amerikai útam vonala, természeti, etnográfiai és kulturális viszonyok. Két előadás. Tartatott a Természettudományi Társulat estélyén 1882 decz. 1. és 15. Három ábrával. (Népszerű természettudományi előadások gyűjteménye. VI. kötet. 41. füzet.)

Budapest: Kiadja a K. M. Természettudományi Társulat, 1883. First edition. In publisher’s printed wrappers. 144 p. Unopened. Old collection stamps on the front cover and on the title page. Spine restored. Closed tear on rear panel. Overall in very good condition.

A scarce Hungarian travelogue documenting a late 19th-century journey across North America, focusing on the region’s natural landscapes, cultural diversity, and scientific observations.

“Észak-Amerikai útam vonala” by Dr. Szabó József is a travel account detailing his journey across North America in 1882. Published in 1883 as part of the “Népszerű Természettudományi Előadások Gyűjteménye” (Collection of Popular Scientific Lectures) series, it is based on two lectures delivered at the Természettudományi Társulat’s (Hungarian Society of Natural Sciences) event in December 1882. The book provides a rich narrative of his experiences, with a focus on the natural environment, ethnographic observations, and cultural aspects of the United States and Canada.

Dr. Szabó offers detailed descriptions of cities like New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, and Montreal, along with significant landmarks and scientific institutions. His observations extend to the diverse landscapes and the cultural dynamics of the regions he visited. The book also includes insights from scientific gatherings, giving readers a perspective on North American society during that period. Illustrated with three diagrams, the text serves as both a travelogue and a historical document, reflecting the author's deep interest in natural sciences and cultural studies.

Dr. József Szabó (1822–1894) was a prominent Hungarian geologist and university professor known for his pioneering work in geology and petrography, particularly in the study of volcanic formations in Hungary. A member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szabó was also an avid traveler, conducting research across Europe, Africa, and North America. His extensive travels deeply influenced his scientific work, and his contributions laid the foundation for modern Hungarian geology.

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