Travellers' Stories

"Travellers' Stories" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a collection of travel narratives written during the early to mid-19th century. This book recounts the author's experiences and observations from her travels across Europe, reflecting on the landscapes, people, and cultural nuances she encountered. It is a blend of personal experiences and vivid descriptions, aiming to transport readers to various places through the author's eyes. In her tales, Follen captures the essence of her travels, beginning with her journey across the Atlantic to England, where she describes the stunning scenery and fierce storms experienced at sea. She takes readers along her visits to renowned locations such as the Lake District, the beauty of Welsh mountains, and the historic charm of English towns. The author details her interactions with notable individuals, including the poet Wordsworth and her friend Harriet Martineau, sharing richly painted scenes of landscapes and cultural observations that highlight the contrasts between America and Europe. Blending personal reflection with historical context, Follen's stories encapsulate not only the adventure of travel but also the wonder and introspection it inspires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Eliza Lee Cabot Follen was an American writer, editor, and abolitionist. In her early life, she contributed various pieces of prose and poetry to papers and magazines. In 1828, she married Prof. Charles Follen, who died on board the Lexington in 1840. During her married life, she published a variety of popular and useful books, all of which were characterized by her Christian piety. Among the works she gave to the press are, Selections from Fénelon, The Well-spent Hour, Words of Truth, The Sceptic, Married Life, Little Songs, Poems, Life of Charles Follen, Twilight Stories, Second Series of Little Songs, as well as a compilation of Home Dramas, and German Fairy Tales. Holding an interest in the religious instruction of the young, she edited, in 1829, the Christian Teacher's Manual, and, from 1843 to 1850, the Child's Friend. She died in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1860.