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 travel writings by the renowned American poet and journalist, William Cullen Bryant. The book is a compilation of letters that Bryant wrote to his family and friends during his travels across Europe and America in the mid-19th century. In these letters, Bryant vividly describes his experiences and observations of the places he visited, including the landscapes, architecture, people, and customs. He also shares his thoughts on various topics, such as politics, history, and culture, providing readers with a unique perspective on the world during that time.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his travels in Europe, including his visits to England, France, Italy, and Germany. The second part covers his travels in America, including his trips to Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, and the Mississippi River.Bryant's writing style is engaging and descriptive, making the reader feel as if they are experiencing the sights and sounds of these places alongside him. His insights into the social and cultural aspects of the places he visited provide a valuable historical perspective, making this book an excellent read for anyone interested in travel writing or 19th-century history.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.