History Of A Six Weeks' Tour Through A Part Of France, Switzerland, Germany, And Holland (1817) - Hardcover

History Of A Six Weeks������� Tour Through A Part Of France, Switzerland, Germany, And Holland is a travelogue written by the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his wife, Mary Shelley. The book was first published in 1817 and describes the couple's journey through Europe in the summer of 1814.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing their travels through France, Switzerland, and Germany, and the second part detailing their experiences in Holland. The Shelleys' journey was not a typical tourist trip, as they were often on foot and stayed in small towns and villages rather than large cities.Throughout the book, Shelley reflects on the history, culture, and politics of the places he visits, often drawing comparisons with his own country. He also describes the natural beauty of the landscapes he encounters, including the Swiss Alps and the Rhine River.The book also provides insight into Shelley's personal life, as he discusses his political beliefs and his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of the time. Mary Shelley, who would later become famous for her novel Frankenstein, also contributes to the travelogue, adding her own observations and reflections on the places they visit.Overall, History Of A Six Weeks������� Tour Through A Part Of France, Switzerland, Germany, And Holland is a fascinating account of a journey through Europe in the early 19th century, written by one of the most important poets of the Romantic era.With Letters Descriptive Of A Sail Round The Lake Of Geneva And Of The Glaciers Of Chamouni.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.