Travel notes through Cologne to Weisbaden in Germany
The writer tours Brussels and Cologne, comments on lace and ancient Flemish streets, then sails the Rhine to Bingen praising the river valley, castles, and commerce. They describe Weisbaden as an aristocratic spa town with mineral baths, entertainment, and bustling streets, noting German leisure and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Svar
Brussels
Belgium
Weirtz
Cologne
Rhine
Bingen
Alps
St. Gothard
Weisbaden
Germany
Austria
Brenner Pass
Verona
Adige
Tyrol
Doristian
Trajan
States
Venice
Adriatic Sea
Canal Tocanal
Hotel Victoria
Travels Through Belgium Germany Venice and Florence Observations
The diarist details travel from Belgium to Munich and Verona then Venice, describing farms in Belgium and Germany, wage levels, military service, and emigration, followed by vivid Venice lore. He notes Munich and Verona sights, the Venetian Cathedral, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Isle city’s declining grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
St.Mark's Plaza
Republic
St. Mark’s Cathedral
Alexandria
Egypt
Nero
Constantine
Constantinople
Napoleon I
Paris
Place de Carousal
Francis
Adam
Adan
God
Father
Noah
Moses
Joseph
Solomon's Temple
Council of Ten
Council of Three
Bridge of Sighs
Clements
Florence and Bologna Referenced In A Wanderer's Tale
The narrator describes Florence Italy with Arno valley Appenines villas and art treasures noting its beauty and claims. A digression mentions Bologna as part of a travel route and comments on Florence as a cultural hub and urban fabric. A separate item reports Mrs. Corliss of South Action Massachusetts being arrested on suspicion of theft then discharged amid public sympathy and later a covert watch leads to her arrest for taking money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Arno
Italy
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Bay View
New California
Java
Coffe Hes
Bease
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
Bratt
A. R. Brattin
Greencastle
Spencer and Danville
D. W. Brattin
Brazil
Ind
Brattin
Lomas
Indianapolis Exposition
SLA
Frank A. Annonp
Envienen
Postoffice
Greencastlend
Monica
Bavaria
Switzerland
America
Munich
Rubins
Vandyke
Rembrandt
Steele
Boulogne
Rome
Utes
London
D.C. B
Jones’ Drug Store
Stevenson & Son
Apollo
Andahost
West Side Square
Greencastle, Ind
Langdon
South Side Square
Indiana
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