David Henry Mordecai (1833-1859) travel diary, 1857-1858
File — Box: 5A, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Details of trip through Turin, Milan, Venice, Vienna, Heidelberg, etc. with frequent references to artists and specific works seen in Museums. A flare up of consumption triggers change of plans; before embarking for Egypt, he mentions various Charleston friends including Rhetts, Middletons, Prestons and Hamptons, trips to the opera and a life-changing event not described. With botanic specimens and notations in rear of book.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1858
Creator
- From the Collection: Tobias, Thomas J. (Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)