The Youthful Wanderer An Account of a Tour through England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the Rhine, Switzerland, Italy, and Egypt, Adapted to the Wants of Young Americans Taking Their First Glimpses at the Old World

"The Youthful Wanderer" by George H. Heffner is a 19th-century travelogue that follows the author's adventures across Europe and Egypt. Written as an engaging companion for young Americans venturing abroad, the book begins with an emotional departure, highlighting the accessibility of international travel in contrast to earlier challenges; as the author boards a ship bound for Liverpool, the narrative is filled with anticipation and vivid descriptions of the voyage, setting an optimistic tone as Heffner prepares to immerse readers in the sights, sounds, and cultural contrasts awaiting discovery in lands far from home.