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Sights A-Foot (1876)

Sights A-Foot (1876)

Collins, Wilkie

Paperback

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1166947807
ISBN13: 9781166947804
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sights A-Foot is a book written by the renowned English author, Wilkie Collins, and was first published in 1876. The book is a collection of essays and articles that Collins wrote for various publications during his travels across Europe. The essays are written in a lively and engaging style and cover a wide range of topics, including travel, culture, history, and society.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Collins' travels in France, Belgium, and Germany. In these essays, he describes the sights, sounds, and experiences of his travels, offering insights into the cultures and customs of the countries he visits.The second part of the book focuses on Collins' travels in Italy, where he spends several months exploring the country's art, architecture, and history. In these essays, he provides detailed descriptions of the famous landmarks and monuments of Italy, including the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the ruins of Pompeii.Throughout the book, Collins' writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observations of the world around him. He also offers his opinions on various topics, including the state of European politics and the role of women in society.Overall, Sights A-Foot is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or the works of Wilkie Collins.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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