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Incidental notes of a trip to Europe made in 1868, 1868 june 3-november 24 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (approximately 258 pages)
Abstract:
John C. Giles's journal contains a detailed account of his daily activities on a grand tour of Europe taken with his wife and daughter from June 3 to November 24, 1868. Giles described landmarks, churches, museums, plays, concerts, weather, hotels, transportation, shopping, dining, correspondence, people met, and social activities.

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Thomas Ward travel journal, 1860 june 12-september 15 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (208 pages)
Abstract:
This journal was kept by Thomas Ward, Jr., and chronicles his sightseeing trip to England, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy in 1860. Entries provide a record of the voyage and a summary of each day of sightseeing.

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William A. Ingram diary of European travel, circa 1853 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (300 pages)
Abstract:
This travel diary documents the mid-nineteenth-century European excursion of American William A. Ingram. Along with several other young male friends, he visited Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria.

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Harriet S. Crothers travel diary, 1846 august 18-november 22 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (187 pages)
Abstract:
This travel diary documents the honeymoon tour of continental Europe taken by American Harriet S. Crothers in the fall of 1846. Entries describe tourist activities she and her husband undertook while visiting major cities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Czechoslovakia.

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