Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851.

"Glances at Europe" by Horace Greeley is a collection of letters chronicling the author's journey through Great Britain, France, Italy, and Switzerland in the summer of 1851. Told as personal correspondence, it details Greeley's experiences at sea and his reactions to the customs, structures, and natural outdoor scenes he encounters in each nation, including observations about the Great Exhibition. The narrative begins with a description of his difficult and unpleasant transatlantic voyage and moves into observations of Europe that highlight the authentic outdoor life coupled with his informed assessments of the people and societal conditions he observes.