Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Mrs. Jameson
QR code
"Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Jameson is a travelogue and collection of essays written in the early 19th century. The book captures the author's observations of art, literature, and character during her travels across Europe, particularly in Germany, intertwining personal anecdotes with cultural reflections. Through this lens, Jameson aims to provide insight into the societies she encounters, focusing on the nuances of social interactions
and the art scene of the time. The opening of the work introduces us to the author's motivation for compiling her experiences from traveling, guided by the encouragement of her friends to publish her observations. Jameson shares her thoughts on various characters she encounters on a Rhine steamboat, illustrating the contrasts between the aloof aristocratic English family and the more approachable German companions. These sketches form the groundwork for her exploration of the themes of identity, social class, and the importance of openness in experiencing different cultures. The dialogue format reveals her introspective nature and sets the stage for a deeper narrative that continues throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad, Vol. 1 (of 3) With Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Germany -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36818 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36818-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 589 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!