[Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep

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Title: [Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep
Creator: Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865
Abstract: Holograph diary describing a tour through France, Switzerland, and Germany. The diary begins with the author's sea voyage from Southampton to Havre by steam packet. He remarks on the abundance of parrots in Havre, speculating that they have been brought across the Atlantic as part of Havre's extensive trade with America and the West Indies. In France, he visits Versailles, Rouen, and Paris; in Switzerland, he travels through the Via Mala, a narrow passage through a mountain; and discusses the Romansch dialect with a local bookseller. In Germany, he provides a history of minnesingers and comments on fashion in Strasbourg. The diary concludes with his voyage back to England and his experience at the custom house there
Description: Available on microfilm.
In English.
Written on flyleaf in first volume: J. S. Haygarth Journal. Vol. I. 1839. Written inside front cover in second volume: J. S. Haygarth. Journal. 1839. Vol 2.
Binding: quarter morocco; gilt decoration.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 2 19 x 12 cm. vols. (217, 257 p.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Diaries
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): France
Germany
Le Havre (France)
Switzerland
Subject (Name): Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865.
Subject (Topic): Minnesingers
Raeto-Romance language
Dialects
Travelers' writings, English
Troubadours
Description and travel
Subjects: Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865
Minnesingers
Raeto-Romance language > Dialects
Travelers' writings, English
Troubadours
France > Description and travel
Germany > Description and travel
Le Havre (France) > Description and travel
Switzerland > Description and travel

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Citation: John Sayer Haygarth, Travel Diary. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.