John's Trip: Or A Visit To Niagara, A Serio-Comic Poem In Four Cantos (1871)

By John Richard Barlow

Book Overview

John's Trip: Or A Visit To Niagara, A Serio-Comic Poem In Four Cantos (1871) is a humorous narrative poem written by John Richard Barlow. The poem tells the story of John, a young man from England, who travels to Niagara Falls with his friends. Along the way, John encounters various characters and experiences a series of comical mishaps. The poem is divided into four cantos, each of which describes a different part of John's journey. The first canto describes John's departure from England and his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. The second canto describes his arrival in New York and his journey to Niagara Falls. The third canto describes his experiences at the falls, including his encounters with tourists and his attempts to navigate the treacherous waters. The fourth and final canto describes John's return journey to England and his reflections on his trip. Throughout the poem, Barlow uses a combination of humor and satire to poke fun at the conventions of travel writing and to highlight the absurdities of tourism. The result is a witty and entertaining work that offers a unique perspective on the cultural significance of Niagara Falls in the 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: 1166571742
• ISBN13: 9781166571740
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"