Highways of Travel: Or A Summer In Europe (1859) is a travelogue written by Margaret Jane Mussey Sweat. The book is a detailed account of her travels through Europe during the summer of 1858. Sweat takes the reader on a journey through England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, describing the landscapes, cultures, and people she encounters along the way.Sweat's narrative is engaging and informative, providing insights into the history, art, and architecture of the places she visits. She also shares her ...
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Highways of Travel: Or A Summer In Europe (1859) is a travelogue written by Margaret Jane Mussey Sweat. The book is a detailed account of her travels through Europe during the summer of 1858. Sweat takes the reader on a journey through England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, describing the landscapes, cultures, and people she encounters along the way.Sweat's narrative is engaging and informative, providing insights into the history, art, and architecture of the places she visits. She also shares her personal experiences and observations, giving the reader a glimpse into the daily life of a traveler in the 19th century.Throughout the book, Sweat reflects on the differences between American and European cultures, as well as the challenges and joys of traveling alone as a woman. She also shares her thoughts on the political and social issues of the time, including the ongoing debate over slavery in the United States.Highways of Travel: Or A Summer In Europe is a captivating and informative travelogue that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century European travel.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.
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