Travels in England in 1782 (Cassell's national library) [Hardcover]

Karl Philipp Moritz (Author)

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Publication Date: 1886 | Series: Cassell's national library

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Cassell & company, limited; First Edition edition (1886)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0008AXCSY
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Short and good, August 28, 2011

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Christoph Rehage - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Travels in England in 1782 (Paperback)

Author: Karl Philipp Moritz

Title: Reisen eines Deutschen in England im Jahre 1782

[Title:] [Journeys of a German in England in 1782]

Time: 1782

Destination:

England

Length: about 2 months

Type: mostly walking

Rating: 8/10

Short and good.

The story: KPM follows his most fervent wish" and embarks on a two month journey around England - mostly on foot. He spends quite a bit of time in London, then visits Richmond, Windsor, Oxford, Castleton and Northhampton.

This little book is a very pleasant read. Both KPM's language and his way of thinking seem surprisingly modern, especially when he is talking about what he sees on the road. He walks from one settlement to the other, stays in little inns, goes for a swim in the Thames, visits a cave, and makes it feel like we are there with him, in the sunny countryside of England, in the year 1782.

I have one critical remark though: the text, though short as it is, gets a bit too wordy when KPM is talking about London, and especially about the Parliament. I would have liked more stuff from the road instead.

Nevertheless, this on is a gem, and I highly recommend reading it.

A clear 8 out of 10.