A Family Flight through France, Germany, Norway and Switzerland

5RR Rev. E. E. Hale and Miss Susan Hale, Boston, 1881. Fully Illustrated. From the Library of Mark Twain. Presented to his daughter by her mother.

Notes

A Family Flight through France, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland (1881) is a travelogue written by Rev. E. E. Hale and his daughter Miss Susan Hale. The book documents their journey across Europe, providing a detailed and engaging account of their experiences as they explore the landscapes, cultures, and cities of France, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. The Hales offer a blend of personal reflections, insightful descriptions, and historical observations, along with charming commentary on the people and places they encounter. This work gives readers a glimpse into late 19th-century European travel, highlighting both the beauty of the countries they visit and the practical aspects of family travel during that time.

Description

Green cloth binding with red embossed lettering on the upper board and spine. Gilt illustration on the front cover and crest on the spine as well. All edges red. Fading to the spine, rubbing the canvas to a shine along all extremities. Illustrations throughout. Comes in a bright green clamshell with embossed illustrated cover and gilt embossed lettering and details along the spine. Blue ink iInscription on the second leaf; “Clara L. Clemens. Hartford Dec. 25th 1881. Merry Christmas from Mamma.”