A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France

By William Duthie

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A wandering goldsmith recounts his adventures and struggles through foreign lands as a traveling craftsman seeking work and a taste of life.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Language & Communication Travel & Geography

Released

2009-03-13

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Summary

"A Tramp's Wallet" by William Duthie is a mid-19th century travelogue, following an English goldsmith's journey through Germany and France. The initial chapters capture the author's voyage from England to Hamburg, where he confronts the difficulties of navigating the new city and finding work as a traveling craftsman. He presents the challenges and richness of his interactions, giving readers a view into the socio-economic conditions of the time through his reflections about working-class life.