Fireside Travels (1909)

Fireside Travels is a collection of essays written by James Russell Lowell, an American poet, critic, and diplomat, and first published in 1909. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing Lowell's travel essays, and the second part containing his literary essays. In the travel essays, Lowell describes his journeys to various places in Europe, including England, France, Italy, and Switzerland. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters, and shares his thoughts and impressions on the culture and history of each place. In the literary essays, Lowell discusses the works of various writers, including Shakespeare, Dante, and Goethe, and provides insights into their writing styles and themes. He also reflects on the role of literature in society and the importance of reading and education. Overall, Fireside Travels is a fascinating and insightful collection of essays that provides a glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest literary figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, literary criticism, or the works of James Russell Lowell.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.