Travels in England in 1782

"Travels in England in 1782" by Karl Philipp Moritz is a travel story from the late 1700s that follows the author's trip through England right before the French Revolution. Moritz, a young churchman from Prussia, writes about what he sees and does as he walks around England, highlighting the differences between English society and his home. In letters to a friend, he talks about the different landscapes and cities he visits, showing how much he likes the people and culture. At the beginning, Moritz arrives in England, excited to see the countryside and cities. He describes the beauty of the English landscape, especially the Thames, comparing it to what he already knows. As he walks from town to town and stays in different inns, Moritz carefully describes both the pretty scenery and the cultural details he notices, like talking to locals and learning about unusual English customs, along with a feeling of excitement as he travels through a land that is both familiar and new.