Letters from Europe and the West Indies. 1843-1862.

By Thurlow Weed

Book Overview

""Letters From Europe And The West Indies, 1843-1862"" is a collection of letters written by Thurlow Weed, an influential American journalist and politician, during his travels to Europe and the West Indies. The book was published in 1866, four years after Weed's death.In the letters, Weed shares his observations and experiences of the places he visited, including England, France, Italy, Spain, and Jamaica. He writes about the political and social climate of each country, as well as its history and culture. Weed also provides commentary on the American Civil War, which was raging during his travels.The book offers a unique perspective on the mid-19th century world, as seen through the eyes of a prominent American figure. It provides insight into the attitudes and opinions of Americans towards Europe and the West Indies during this time period. Additionally, the book serves as a historical document, preserving Weed's firsthand accounts of the places he visited and the events he witnessed.Overall, ""Letters From Europe And The West Indies, 1843-1862"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, travel, or politics.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: 1164957120
• ISBN13: 9781164957126
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 818 Pages
• Weight: 3.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"