My Unknown Chum: "Aguecheek"

"My Unknown Chum: 'Aguecheek'" by Charles Bullard Fairbanks is a collection of travel writings and thoughtful pieces from the beginning of the 1900s. The book gives a nostalgic and thoughtful look at seeing Europe, touching on ideas related to art, books, and thinking about life. It looks at the fun of traveling in other countries, the happiness of being on the ocean, and deep thoughts about the world. It starts with Henry Garrity explaining how much he liked an old book called "Aguecheek" by Fairbanks. Garrity says reading this book has made him happy and kept him company as he traveled. The writing includes personal feelings, jokes, and deep thoughts. Garrity points out the writer's special way of seeing travel, art, and people, getting readers ready for travel stories that are ahead. The start of the book shows a love for learning about cultures and thinking deeply, shaped by different travel adventures, suggesting an interesting adventure in further chapters.