""Travel Notes of an Octogenarian"" is a travelogue written by William Spooner Smith and published in 1914. The book chronicles the author's travels throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel at the turn of the 20th century. Smith, who was in his eighties at the time of writing, recounts his adventures in vivid detail, describing the sights, sounds, and people he encountered along the way. From...