Pomona's Travels A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden

"Pomona's Travels" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of funny letters from the 1800s that examines the differences between American and English cultures, as seen by Pomona. Pomona used to be a handmaiden in "Rudder Grange," and now she's traveling with her husband, Jonas, to England and Scotland. Through her letters, we learn about their adventures as they try to understand a new world, its customs, and society. After inheriting property, Pomona and Jonas start their journey in London, where Pomona's sharp and funny observations about English behavior and its contrast with American ways shape their exploration. The initial letters cover their travel plans, their attempts to find places to stay, and the amusing misunderstandings they face as they try to fit into society, all told with Pomona's unique charm and wit.