From Sea to Sea - Rudyard Kipling - Bog

From Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel and American Notes is a collection of letters and essays written by the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling. The book is a compilation of his travel experiences during his journey from India to England via the United States, which he undertook in the year 1889. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section containing his letters and observations about his travels in India, while the second section deals with his experiences in the United States.Kipling's writing style is vivid and descriptive, and he provides a fascinating insight into the cultures and customs of the places he visits. His observations about the people he meets, the landscapes he sees, and the political and social issues of the time make for an engaging read.In the first section, Kipling writes about his travels in India, including his experiences in Bombay, Calcutta, and Lahore. He describes the sights, sounds, and smells of the country, as well as the people he meets along the way. He also provides a detailed account of his journey through the Khyber Pass and his encounters with the tribesmen who lived there.In the second section, Kipling writes about his experiences in the United States, where he spent several months traveling and meeting people from all walks of life. He writes about his impressions of American culture, politics, and society, as well as his encounters with famous figures such as Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt.Overall, From Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel and American Notes is a fascinating account of one man's journey through two very different parts of the world. Kipling's writing is engaging and insightful, and his observations about the places he visits and the people he meets make for a compelling read.1923. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. This volume contains Kipling's travel writings. Upon reaching San Francisco, Kipling immediately began recording the sights and sounds of boomtown America. For four months he toured the United States, publishing accounts of his journey in the Pioneer, a major newspaper in western India, which he later collected and published in From Sea to Sea. The second series of syndicated articles he collected in Letters of Travel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.