Travels in America and Italy V2 (1828)

by Francois Rene Chateaubriand

Book Overview

Travels In America And Italy V2 (1828) is a travelogue written by the French author and diplomat, Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels to America and Italy in the early 19th century. In the first part of the book, Chateaubriand describes his journey to America, where he spent several months exploring the country's natural beauty, culture, and politics. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs he encountered, as well as his thoughts on American democracy and society.The second part of the book focuses on Chateaubriand's travels to Italy, where he spent several years exploring the country's rich history, art, and culture. He writes about his visits to famous landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Vatican, as well as his encounters with Italian artists, writers, and intellectuals.Throughout the book, Chateaubriand's writing is characterized by his keen observations, poetic language, and deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world around him. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th century, as well as the mind of one of France's most celebrated writers and thinkers.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164199161
• ISBN13: 9781164199168
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"