Forty Thousand Miles Over Land And Water - Howard Vincent - Bog

Forty Thousand Miles Over Land And Water: The Journal Of A Tour Through The British Empire And America is a travelogue written by Mrs. Howard Vincent in 1886. The book describes Mrs. Vincent's journey across the British Empire and America, covering a distance of forty thousand miles. The author provides an insightful and detailed account of her travels, describing the landscapes, people, and cultures she encountered along the way.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific location or event. Mrs. Vincent begins her journey in London, England, and travels through Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. She describes the different modes of transportation she used, including steamships, trains, and horse-drawn carriages.Throughout the book, Mrs. Vincent provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climates of the places she visited. She discusses the impact of British colonialism on the countries she visited, as well as the struggles of indigenous peoples to maintain their cultures and traditions.The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which provide a visual representation of the places and people described in the text. Overall, Forty Thousand Miles Over Land And Water is a captivating travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the British Empire and America in the late nineteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.