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The Story of Malta

by Maturin M. Ballou

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A small Mediterranean island becomes a meeting point of geography, trade and military history in Maturin M. Ballou's account of Malta. He approaches it as a traveler interested in how its position between continents has shaped its fortunes. Valletta's harbor, streets, churches and public library share space with the neighboring islands, prehistoric remains, farming practices and the changing role of the Knights of St. John.

Ballou moves between descriptions of places and reflections on the powers that have governed them. His discussion of Carnival recalls public celebrations, while his account of British administration examines revenue, local laws and the value of Malta as a naval station. These observations carry the judgments of a nineteenth-century visitor.

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Maturin M. Ballou

Maturin M. Ballou (1820-1895), in full Maturin Murray Ballou, was an American writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial and was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe. He wrote travel books and fiction, including "Aztec Land" and "Due North".

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