Nasby in Exile or, Six Months of Travel in England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, with many things not of travel

"Nasby in Exile" by David Ross Locke is a late 19th-century travelogue that follows the author's six-month adventure through Europe, including England, Ireland, France, and Germany, as he explores the cultures and people using the alias Petroleum V. Nasby. The author, who also acts as the main character, gives a funny and sharp American take on European life and customs. The book begins with the author's departure from New York to Europe on the "City of Richmond," showing the busy scene and different types of passengers on board. He thinks about how comfortable it is to travel by sea these days, compared to the old romantic idea of sailors from the past. The story includes funny observations about other people traveling, like a young guy named Tibbitts who loves poker, as well as a range of other interesting personalities. It also shows the problems of traveling by sea, like a funny description of sea-sickness. The beginning sets a humorous tone for the travel adventures and social observations that come next as he explores Europe.