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    612-822-4611

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The narrative of a journey undertaken in the years 1819, 1820 and 1821 through France, Italy, Savoy, Switzerland, parts of Germany bordering on the Rh

The narrative of a journey undertaken in the years 1819, 1820 and 1821 through France, Italy, Savoy, Switzerland, parts of Germany bordering on the Rh

Holman, James

Paperback

Biographies GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9374599872
ISBN13: 9789374599877
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A carriage rattles over cobbled streets, the air alive with the mingled scents of foreign cities, yet the traveller sits in darkness, perceiving the world through every sense but sight. Driven by an unquenchable curiosity, he traces the rivers and roads of early nineteenth century Europe, from the bustling boulevards of France and the sunlit piazzas of Italy to the serene lakes of Switzerland and the storied banks of the Rhine. What unfolds is not simply a travelogue, but a singular chronicle of continental Europe, shaped by the extraordinary perspective of a blind traveller whose acute observations defy the limitations imposed by his disability. Through his detailed accounts, the reader is transported into the heart of European travel memoir, where each encounter and landscape is rendered with a tactile immediacy that lingers long after the page is turned. The narrative moves with a quiet intensity, drawing out the nuances of Savoy's mountain passes, the vibrant life along the Rhine river, and the distinctive character of Holland's villages and Germany's borderlands. Encounters with local customs, shifting political boundaries, and the practicalities of travel in the early 1800s are woven together with moments of personal reflection, offering both a disability travel story and a rich tapestry of continental exploration. The author's journey illuminates not only the physical landscapes but also the spirit of resilience and curiosity that defined an era of discovery. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both general readers and collectors to experience a rare perspective on European travel writing at the dawn of the modern age.

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