Letters of a Traveler or Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America

""Letters of a Traveler or Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America"" is a collection of writings by William Cullen Bryant, an American poet and journalist who lived during the 19th century. The book is a compilation of letters that Bryant wrote to his friends and family while he was traveling through Europe and America between 1828 and 1836. In these letters, Bryant shares his observations and experiences of the places he visited, including his impressions of the people, their customs, and the natural scenery. He also writes about his encounters with famous figures such as Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams, as well as his thoughts on politics, literature, and religion. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a prominent American writer during a time of great change in the world. Bryant's prose is elegant and insightful, and his descriptions of the places he visited are vivid and evocative. ""Letters of a Traveler"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of travel writing, American literature, or the cultural landscape of the early 19th century.1869. The letters composing this volume were written at various times, during the last sixteen years, and during journeys made in different countries. They contain, however, no regular account of any tour or journey made by the writer, but are merely occasional sketches of what most attracted his attention. The greater part of them have already appeared in print. The author is sensible that the highest merit such a work can claim, if ever so well executed, is but slight. He might have made these letters more interesting to readers in general, if he had spoken of distinguished men to whose society he was admitted; but the limits within which this may be done, with propriety and without offense are so narrow, and so easily overstepped, that he has preferred to abstain altogether from that class of topics. He offers his book to the public, with expectations which will be satisfied by a very moderate success. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.