Steam Voyages on the Seine, the Moselle,& the Rhine, Vol. 2 of 2: With Railroad Visits to the Principal Cities of Belgium, &C. &C (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – December 9, 2017

Explore scenic rivers, historic towns, and grand ruins as you travel by steam and rail through Germany and France.This travelogue offers a richly described journey along the Moselle, Moselle, Rhine, and beyond, blending vivid landscapes with historical snapshots, cultural anecdotes, and practical travel notes. The book weaves together weather and scenery with reflections on cities, monuments, and the evolving ways people moved and interacted in the 19th century.The narrative balances descriptive scenes—quaint villages, forested uplands, and bustling river quays—with curious episodes that give a sense of place, from grand cathedrals and public gardens to detailed accounts of cemeteries and interment practices. It aims to transport readers to the moment of travel, inviting them to imagine the cadence of steamboats, carriages, and trains that linked distant regions.Vivid scenery along the Moselle and Rhine, with mountains, valleys, and river towns.Historic stops in Frankfort, its cathedral, town-house, and public ceremonies.Curious cultural notes, such as cremation and interment precautions and other traveler’s curiosities.Monastic ruins, castles, hunting lodges, and ducal estates encountered on the journey.Ideal for readers who enjoy 19th‑century travel writing, illustrated with local customs, landscapes, and a sense of the era’s transportation networks. Read more