Publisher's Synopsis
""Views Afoot or Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff"" is a travelogue written by J. Bayard Taylor, an American poet, literary critic, and travel writer. The book chronicles Taylor's journey through Europe, which he undertook on foot with only a knapsack and a walking stick. The journey took him through Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and England, and he writes about the landscapes, people, cultures, and historical sites he encountered along the way. Taylor's writing is descriptive and evocative, capturing the essence of the places he visited and the experiences he had. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Europe in the mid-19th century.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.
