This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...and taking the baths. She seems to enjoy it all very much and I hope will be greatly benefited. I ran off last Saturday for a visit to Wiesbaden, my old stamping ground, and had an enjoyable time there, though I was quite alone and no one to talk to. To-day we took a beautiful drive through the forest and enjoyed it ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...and taking the baths. She seems to enjoy it all very much and I hope will be greatly benefited. I ran off last Saturday for a visit to Wiesbaden, my old stamping ground, and had an enjoyable time there, though I was quite alone and no one to talk to. To-day we took a beautiful drive through the forest and enjoyed it greatly. We usually take breakfast and lunch at the Hotel and wander for dinner. Last Friday we dined at the Kursaal and saw beautiful fireworks and illuminations. You would be interested to see the life here, lots of tennis, golf, etc., but few young folks, mostly dried up English tabbies who come for the waters. We have had two letters from the Adelmanns who are anticipating our visit, but your Mother insists on remaining here until her 24 days are up and I must abide by it, though I would greatly prefer to go on. We shall probably be in Paris by the 5th of September and remain there until the 23rd and then go on to Havre for a day or two to see the Thackaras, and sail on the 25th of September. Affectionately, F. H. R. Royal Victoria Hotel, Hombourg, Friday, Aug. 6th, 1897. Dear Sam, Here we are still, your mother insisting on taking the baths and drinking the water and enjoying glimpses of the fine folks who crowd the Hotels and Casino. We have quite a Philadelphia colony and last night ten of us dined together at the Kursaal. After the dinner all hands went to the dance in the Ball room, even your Mother taking a dance. Your Mother took a walk this morning with Mrs. Geo. W. Childs, and they are becoming quite chummy. I fancy you would hardly enjoy the place, although the gardens and park are beautiful and the surrounding mountains most romantic. We drove the other day to the Roman Camp on top of one of the mountains, the Saalburg, where the ...
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