Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water (Classic Reprint)

Description: A glimpse into a world rarely seen, this collection of letters offers a unique record of a six-year journey through the British Empire and America. Written by the wife of the Director of Criminal Investigations, it provides an intimate account of their travels, offering insights into the social landscapes that shaped the world during the late 19th century. The writer's observations and interactions with royalty, notable figures, and everyday citizens capture the essence of Victorian society, revealing both its grandeur and its nuances. Through this captivating narrative, readers are transported to distant lands and bygone times, gaining a profound understanding of the challenges, aspirations, and shared humanity that characterized this transformative era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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