Diary Of A Summer In Europe, 1865 (1866)

By George Mathews

Book Overview

Crayon is a travelogue that documents the author's experiences during a summer spent traveling through Europe in 1865. The author, Porte Crayon, is a pseudonym for David Hunter Strother, an American artist and writer who was known for his illustrations and writings about the American South.The book is written in the form of a diary, with each entry detailing the author's observations and experiences in a different city or town. The author travels through England, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, and provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters along the way.In addition to his travelogue, the author also includes sketches and illustrations that he made during his journey, providing a visual record of the places he visited. The book also includes a number of anecdotes and stories about the people the author met, adding a personal touch to the narrative.Overall, Diary Of A Summer In Europe, 1865 (1866) is a fascinating account of a bygone era, and provides a unique perspective on Europe during the mid-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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165413647
• ISBN13: 9781165413645
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"