"Views A-foot; Or, Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff" by Bayard Taylor is a 19th-century travel memoir about the author's walking tour across Europe, showcasing his encounters with varied cultures and landscapes. The story starts with the author’s childhood desire to see Europe, detailing his challenges, like money problems and doubters, overcome by his determination to travel and personal funds raised through writing. Setting off, he describes sea travel and encounters with other passengers revealing the blend of discomfort and wonder that marks this journey. His interactions, including those with Iowa Indians, highlight the rich observations and personal experiences that shape his evolving perspective on Europe and his own growth, igniting excitement for the unfolding adventures.
Views A-foot; Or, Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff
By Bayard Taylor
A young traveler's grit and sense of wonder take him across Europe by foot, despite obstacles, launching a journey of cultural immersion and self-discovery.
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About the AuthorBayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
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