L-va, I.N.: Algeria as a Winter Station. Notes for the Sick

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Alzhir. Zimniaia stantsiia. Zametki dlia bol’nykh, Sankt-Peterburg 1881

Algeria as a Winter Station. Notes for the Sick

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The author claims in the preface that the purpose of this book is not to entertain readers with her travel adventures, but to provide valuable information for individuals who are unwell and intend to move to Algeria for the winter. This information includes data about the climate in Algiers, as well as advice for those considering Algiers as a winter destination. The first chapter focuses on the climate, with the author analysing factors such as winds, temperature data, and humidity, and comparing them to what can be observed in Nice. Another chapter is dedicated to sea sickness and sea travel: she suggests that the shortest route from Saint Petersburg is through Paris and Marseille. The following chapter offers guidance on choosing accommodations, highlighting the best city areas and how to select an apartment or villa. The book ends with a few brief suggestions regarding dressing, lifestyle, and local cuisine.

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