karl baedeker

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von karl baedeker im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

born Nov. 3, 1801, Essen, Duchy of Oldenburg died Oct. 4, 1859, Koblenz, Prussia German publisher. The son of a printer and bookseller, Baedeker started a firm at Koblenz in 1827 that became known for its guidebooks. His aim was to give travelers the practical information necessary to enable them to dispense with paid guides. A notable feature of the books was the use of "stars" to indicate objects and views of special interest and to designate reliable hotels. By the time of his death much of Europe had been covered by his guidebooks. Under the ownership of his sons the firm expanded to include French and English editions

Silbentrennung

Karl Bae·de·ker

Türkische aussprache

kärl beydıkır

Aussprache

/ˈkärl ˈbādəkər/ /ˈkɑːrl ˈbeɪdəkɜr/