The Journal of Latrobe: Being the Notes and Sketches of an Architect, Naturalist and Traveler in the United States From 1796 to 1820 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In the latter part of 1786 Mr. Latrobe returned to England, in his nineteenth year, in time to be present at the last illness of his father. After this he resided for several years in London with his elder brother, during which time he assiduously devoted himself to the acquisition of knowledge, aiming, as in Leipsic, at everything within his reach. He mixed much in the best society of England, to which the character of his father provided him a ready access, and formed friend ships and acquaintances with the distinguished literary and scientific men of his day, which were, many of them, continued during his life.
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In the latter part of 1786 Mr. Latrobe returned to England, in his nineteenth year, in time to be present at the last illness of his father. After this he resided for several years in London with his elder brother, during which time he assiduously devoted himself to the acquisition of knowledge, aiming, as in Leipsic, at everything within his reach. He mixed much in the best society of England, to which the character of his father provided him a ready access, and formed friend ships and acquaintances with the distinguished literary and scientific men of his day, which were, many of them, continued during his life.
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- Publication date2018
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