18th century travel

Victorinox History

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Victorinox History & Stories Victorinox is a Swiss knife and cutlery manufacturer that was founded in 1884 by Karl Elsener in the town of Ibach, Switzerland. The company is best known for creating the Swiss Army Knife, which has become an iconic symbol of Swiss ingenuity and precision. Originally named “Schweizerische Messerschmiede Gesellschaft” (Swiss Cutlers’ Association), the company was renamed “Victoria” after Elsener’s mother, and later changed to “Victoria and Roi” after Elsener’s father’s name. In 1921, the company was …

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Travel North America By Anthony Trollope

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North America By Anthony Trollope An American traveling in England was in a first class railway compartment with two Englishmen. He lighted a cigar, and one of his companions said to him, ‘I beg your pardon, but perhaps you have not noticed that there is a no smoking slip pasted on the window. ‘Oh, is there?’ said the American, and kept on smoking. Presently the Englishman said, ‘Apparently you are not aware that in this country a fine is laid …

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History of Tourism: The Grand Tour 17th to 18th century

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ย The Grand Tour. Educational Journey of the 17th to 18th century   ย  What is the role of grand tour in the history of travel and tourism? European grand tour during the 18th century. History of Tourism: Grand Tour & 18th century travel: In the 18th century, young English aristocrats completed their education with a trip through Europe that was very initiatory. In eighteenth-century Britain, nobles played a relevant role in politics and diplomacy. After a long period of convulsions, …

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