John Godfrey's Fortunes V2 - Taylor, Bayard
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John Godfrey's Fortunes V2: Related By Himself is a novel written by Bayard Taylor and published in 1864. The book is a sequel to the first volume of John Godfrey's Fortunes, which was published in 1863. The story is narrated by the title character, John Godfrey, who is a young man from a wealthy family. In this volume, John continues to recount his adventures and experiences as he travels through Europe and the Middle East. He describes his encounters with various people and cultures, as well as his observations on society and politics. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes…mehr

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John Godfrey's Fortunes V2: Related By Himself is a novel written by Bayard Taylor and published in 1864. The book is a sequel to the first volume of John Godfrey's Fortunes, which was published in 1863. The story is narrated by the title character, John Godfrey, who is a young man from a wealthy family. In this volume, John continues to recount his adventures and experiences as he travels through Europe and the Middle East. He describes his encounters with various people and cultures, as well as his observations on society and politics. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and personal growth. It is written in a conversational style that makes it easy to read, and the descriptions of the places and people that John encounters are vivid and engaging. Overall, John Godfrey's Fortunes V2: Related By Himself is a compelling and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy adventure stories and tales of personal growth.In Three Volumes.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.
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Bayard Taylor (1825-1878) was an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author. Born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Taylor began his literary career early and became known for his vivid travel writings and translations, particularly of German literature. His first book, ""Views Afoot, or Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff"" (1846), was based on his travels through Europe and brought him early fame. Worked as a travel correspondent for several newspapers, including the New York Tribune. Published numerous travel books documenting his journeys to places like Egypt, China, Japan, and India. Notable Works, Travel Writing: ""A Journey to Central Africa"" (1854), ""The Lands of the Saracen"" (1855). Poetry: ""Poems of the Orient"" (1854), ""The Poet's Journal"" (1862). Translation: Known for his translation of Goethe's ""Faust"" into English, which is still highly regarded today. Served as the U.S. Minister to Germany from 1878 until his death. Passed away on December 19, 1878, in Berlin, Germany. Remembered for his contributions to travel literature and his role in bringing German literature to American audiences.