Publisher's Synopsis
""An American Merchant in Europe, Asia and Australia"" is a collection of letters written by George Francis Train, an American businessman and adventurer, during his travels across the world in the mid-19th century. The book offers a unique perspective on the cultural, social and economic conditions of various countries, including Java, Singapore, China, Bengal, Egypt, the Holy Land, the Crimea and England. Train's letters provide vivid descriptions of his experiences, including his observations on the people, customs and landscapes he encountered, as well as his reflections on the political and economic conditions of the places he visited. The book also includes Train's account of his journey by train from Melbourne to Sydney, which was considered a major engineering feat at the time. Overall, ""An American Merchant in Europe, Asia and Australia"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of a 19th-century adventurer and businessman, and provides valuable insights into the cultural and economic conditions of the countries he visited.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.
