Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 353 Bryant, William Cullen 1794 1878 Bryant, W. C. (William Cullen) Letters of a Traveller; Or, Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America Distributed Proofreaders "Letters of a Traveller; Or, Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America" by William Cullen Bryant is a collection of travel essays written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the author's thoughts and observations from various journeys in Europe and America, presenting a personal and reflective narrative rather than a structured account of tourism. The likely topic revolves around the cultural, historical, and natural landscapes encountered, as well as the author's impressions of the people and customs. At the start of the book, the author introduces his experiences as an American traveler in Europe, beginning with his first impressions of France. He vividly describes the antiquity and charm of French architecture, customs, and landscapes, noting the contrast between the old world and his American upbringing. The opening letters capture the essence of his journey through France, highlighting significant historical landmarks and the vibrancy of Parisian life. He presents detailed observations on regional differences, historical significance, and cultural nuances, laying the groundwork for a travelogue rich in personal reflections and nuanced interpretations of the places and people encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Europe -- Description and travel Cuba -- Description and travel G Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 651116 2025-08-05T06:10:16.205095 text/html 632091 2024-10-28T18:22:09 text/html 416400 2025-08-05T06:10:27.002061 application/epub+zip 416309 2025-08-05T06:10:19.946045 application/epub+zip 386506 2025-08-05T06:10:18.597079 application/epub+zip 726170 2025-08-05T06:10:33.036030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678159 2025-08-05T06:10:26.014062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 635278 2022-09-05T11:15:11.141525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632175 2025-08-05T06:10:15.490117 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 612240 2024-10-28T18:22:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16995 2025-08-05T06:10:33.166993 application/rdf+xml 25110 2025-08-05T06:10:19.109045 image/jpeg 4684 2025-08-05T06:10:18.852106 image/jpeg 342472 2025-08-05T06:10:16.256139 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia