Publisher's Synopsis
One Hundred Days in Europe: The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes V10 is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. It is the tenth volume in a series of works by the author. The book is a collection of essays and observations that Holmes made during his travels in Europe. The title of the book refers to the length of time that Holmes spent in Europe, during which he visited several countries and cities, including England, France, Italy, and Germany. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including art, literature, history, and politics. Holmes provides detailed descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the experiences he had. The book is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers and thinkers, and provides a unique perspective on Europe during the 19th century.1887. Part Ten of Thirteen. Illustrated with steel portraits and photographs. The American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes's opinions, charm, and wit. This is Holmes' account of his travels to London, Bologna, and Paris. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
