Two Months Abroad: Thirty-Two Letters Written For The Binghamton Republican-Times, In The Winter Of 1877-78 (1878)

By Francis Whiting Halsey and Francis W. Halsey

Book Overview

Two Months Abroad: Thirty-Two Letters Written For The Binghamton Republican-Times, In The Winter Of 1877-78 is a travelogue written by Francis Whiting Halsey. The book was originally published in 1878 and details Halsey's two-month journey across Europe during the winter of 1877-78. The book is comprised of 32 letters that Halsey wrote for the Binghamton Republican-Times newspaper, chronicling his travels through England, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Halsey provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, including famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, and the Alps. Halsey also includes his observations on the people and cultures he encountered during his travels. He notes the differences between European and American customs and comments on the political and social climate of the countries he visited. Overall, Two Months Abroad offers readers a glimpse into European travel during the late 19th century and provides a valuable historical perspective on the era. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or European history.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: 1104516659
• ISBN13: 9781104516659
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"