The Old World and Its Ways

The Old World and Its Ways is a non-fiction book written by William Jennings Bryan, an American politician and orator. The book is a collection of essays that explore the history, culture, and traditions of Europe, particularly focusing on the countries of England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.The essays are written in a conversational tone and cover a wide range of topics, including the architecture, art, literature, religion, and politics of each country. Bryan also delves into the differences between European and American culture, highlighting the unique qualities of each.Throughout the book, Bryan offers his own opinions and insights, drawing on his experiences traveling throughout Europe. He also includes anecdotes and stories from his travels, adding a personal touch to the essays.Overall, The Old World and Its Ways is a fascinating exploration of Europe's rich history and culture, written by a passionate and knowledgeable author. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European history or culture, or for those who simply enjoy a good travelogue.1907. Describing a Tour around the World and Journeys Through Europe. William Jennings Bryan, gifted speaker, lawyer, three-time presidential candidate, and devout Protestant. This volume is a permanent and convenient form of the observations Bryan made during his travels around the world, which was taken in the company of his wife and two younger children. The book begins: There is rest in an ocean voyage. The receding shores shut out the hum of the busy world; the expanse of water soothes the eye by its very vastness; the breaking of the waves is music to the ear and there is medicine for the nerves in the salt sea breezes that invite to sleep. At first one is disturbed-sometimes quite so-by the motion of the vessel. but this passes away so completely that before many days the dipping of the ship is really enjoyable and one finds a pleasure in ascending the hills and descending the valleys into which the deck sometimes seems to be converted. 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.