How to Travel (eBook, ePUB) - Knox, Thomas Wallace
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Thomas Wallace Knox's 'How to Travel' serves as a comprehensive guide for the novice traveler, offering practical advice on planning trips, navigating foreign lands, and immersing oneself in new cultures. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, the book provides valuable insights into the art of travel, covering everything from packing tips to etiquette in various countries. Knox's work reflects the travel literature of the late 19th century, highlighting the growing interest in exploration and adventure during that time period. This book is an essential read for anyone looking to…mehr

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Thomas Wallace Knox's 'How to Travel' serves as a comprehensive guide for the novice traveler, offering practical advice on planning trips, navigating foreign lands, and immersing oneself in new cultures. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, the book provides valuable insights into the art of travel, covering everything from packing tips to etiquette in various countries. Knox's work reflects the travel literature of the late 19th century, highlighting the growing interest in exploration and adventure during that time period. This book is an essential read for anyone looking to embark on a journey and gain a deeper understanding of the world beyond their own borders.
Autorenporträt
Thomas Wallace Knox (1835–1896) was an American journalist, author, and world traveler, whose adventurous life provided rich material for his various works. In his distinguished writing career, Knox is best known for his travel literature and books targeted at younger audiences. 'How to Travel: Hints, Advice, and Suggestions to Travelers by Land and Sea All Over the Globe' is one of his notable contributions to the genre of travel literature, offering insights and practical guidance gleaned from his extensive explorations. Knox's narrative style was accessible and engaging, inviting readers to partake in the thrills of global exploration while educating them on geography and cultures afar. His literary style often interweaves factual descriptions with personal anecdotes, ensuring both entertaining and informative reading. Knox's work as a correspondent during the Civil War and his travels through the American West, Europe, Asia, and Africa, among other places, informed his vivid accounts of societies and landscapes. He managed to capture the spirit of the 19th-century fascination with travel and discovery at a time when such expeditions were becoming increasingly accessible to the broader public. Knox's travel writings helped shape American perceptions of the wider world and provided instruction on the expanding possibilities for tourism and adventure.