"From the Oak to the Olive: A Plain Record of a Pleasant Journey" by Julia Ward Howe is a 19th-century travelogue that recounts the author’s journey across Europe, providing her insights into the social norms, artistic achievements, and cultural distinctions of cities like Liverpool, London, Paris, and Rome. Right at the start, the author explains that her main goal is to thoughtfully capture her experiences, free from the pressures of immediate news cycles or editorial oversight. Readers follow her as she crosses the Atlantic, meets interesting fellow passengers, and notes her first impressions of England, contemplating the differences and similarities between American and European cultures. With an observant eye, Howe encourages the reader to ponder the deeper meanings of travel and the relationships that come from shared travel experiences.
From the Oak to the Olive: A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey
By Julia Ward Howe
Embark on a transformative European adventure where one woman contemplates society, art, and culture as she sails across the Atlantic and sojourns through iconic cities.
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About the AuthorJulia Ward Howe was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as new lyrics to an existing song, and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.
Julia Ward Howe was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as new lyrics to an existing song, and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.
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