The Alps And The Rhine And Letters From Italy (1847)

The Alps And The Rhine And Letters From Italy Is A Travelogue Written By Joel Tyler Headley In 1847. The Book Describes The Author'S Journey Through The Alps And Along The Rhine River As Well As His Experiences Traveling Through Italy. The Book Is Divided Into Three Parts. The First Part Covers Headley'S Journey Through The Alps Describing The Stunning Scenery And The Challenges Of Traveling Through The Rugged Terrain. He Also Provides Historical And Cultural Context For The Places He Visits Such As The City Of Geneva And The Famous St. Bernard Pass.The Second Part Of The Book Focuses On Headley'S Travels Along The Rhine River From Its Source In Switzerland To Its Mouth In The Netherlands. He Describes The Picturesque Towns And Castles Along The River As Well As The Customs And Traditions Of The People Who Live There.The Final Part Of The Book Consists Of Letters Written By Headley During His Travels Through Italy. He Provides Vivid Descriptions Of The Art Architecture And Culture Of Cities Such As Rome Florence And Venice. He Also Reflects On The Political And Social Issues Of The Time Including The Struggle For Italian Independence.Overall The Alps And The Rhine And Letters From Italy Is A Fascinating Account Of Travel In Europe During The Mid-19Th Century Offering Insights Into The History Culture And People Of The Region.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.