Over the Ocean; or, Sights and Scenes in Foreign Lands by Curtis Guild
"Over the Ocean; or, Sights and Scenes in Foreign Lands" by Curtis Guild is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This engaging work chronicles the author's nearly seven-month-long journey through Europe, combining vivid descriptions of iconic landmarks and cultural observations. Guild aims to provide readers with a detailed account of his experiences, evoking both the allure of the sights he visits and the practicalities of travel, making it a
useful guide for prospective tourists. The opening of the narrative introduces Guild's motivations for travel, reminiscing about childhood dreams of seeing far-off places like London, Dublin, and Paris. He reflects on the transition from youthful aspirations to the reality of planning such a trip, discussing initial jitters and logistical challenges, such as the cost of travel and the nature of life aboard a steamship. As he embarks on his journey, Guild sets the stage for a series of insightful sketches, describing not just the locations he visits but also the contrasts he observes between American tourists and the European way of life—laying the foundation for a richly detailed exploration of foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guild, Curtis, 1827-1911 |
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| Title | Over the Ocean; or, Sights and Scenes in Foreign Lands |
| Credits |
Produced by K Nordquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41233 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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