"Trip to the Sunny South" in March, 1885 Paris, Macon, Geneva, Mentone, San Remo, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Italy, Genoa, Turin, Leghorn, Pisa, Naples, Rome, Reggio, Sicily, Messina, Catania, Syracuse, Malta, Gibraltar

"Trip to the Sunny South" in March, 1885 by L. S. D. is a captivating travel memoir chronicling the author's adventures through the Mediterranean in the late 1800s. From the outset, the story whisks you away on a grand tour spanning Birkenhead, London, France, Switzerland, and onward to southern Europe, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of each site while the author vividly paints contrasting cities like Paris, Genoa, Rome, and Naples. Readers experience the bustling streets of Naples and serene views of the Alps and Mediterranean, from historic sites such as the Tower of Pisa to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. This first-person account shares the joys and struggles of exploring unfamiliar lands, the beauty of foreign customs, and the complexities of old-world transportation, providing an engaging window into 19th-century European travel culture.