One Dinner A Week, And Travels In The East (1884) - Paperback

One Dinner A Week, And Travels In The East is a travelogue written by the renowned author Charles Dickens in 1884. The book is a collection of essays and articles that Dickens wrote for various publications during his travels in the Middle East. The first part of the book focuses on Dickens' experiment of having only one formal dinner per week, which he believed would improve his health and productivity. He describes the challenges and benefits of this lifestyle change, and how it affected his social life and relationships.The second part of the book details Dickens' travels in the Middle East, including his visits to Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. He provides vivid descriptions of the people, culture, and landscapes he encounters, as well as his observations on the political and social issues of the region.Throughout the book, Dickens' wit and humor shine through, as he shares anecdotes and observations in his characteristic style. One Dinner A Week, And Travels In The East is a fascinating glimpse into the mind and experiences of one of the greatest writers in English literature, and a valuable historical document of the Middle East in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.