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28. [Travel diary], 1816 and later
- Call Number:
- Osborn d190
- Image Count:
- 78
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Holograph diary which chronicles a journey through France, Switzerland and Italy, compiled from several diaries of different journeys, the earliest being a tour in the summer of 1816. The author travels to Calais from London with members of her family. In Paris, she sees King Louis XVIII reviewing his troops in commemoration of his return to Paris last year; attends the theater; visits the Conservatorie des Arts et des Metiers to view the models of machines; and dines at Very's. She also visits the porcelain manufactory at Sevres; climbs Montanvert, describing the system of sticks used by their guides to protect them from falling; and spends the night in a monastery in St. Bernard, in the same room in which Napoleon stayed on his way to the Battle of Marengo. In Italy, she attends the opera in Turin, commenting on its lighting system, "which like the theatres in France is dark, the only lights being on the stage." She also vists churches, admires artwork and architecture, ascends Mount Vesuvius, and attends Mass at the Sistine Chapel. The diary concludes with a visit to the Devil's Bridge in Switzerland and The diary is annotated throughout, in the same hand, with further notes concerning the journey
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: quarter pigskin. Taped on spine: MS. Diary 1816.
- Subject (Geographic):
- France, Italy, Europe, Switzerland, and Vesuvius (Italy)
- Subject (Topic):
- Mountaineering, Alps, Theater, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, and Social life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1816 and later
29. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 286
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
30. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 3
- Image Count:
- 226
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
31. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 193
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
32. [Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep
- Creator:
- Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865
- Call Number:
- Osborn d56 1/2
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 136
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- 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., and Binding: quarter morocco; gilt decoration.
- Subject (Geographic):
- France, Germany, Le Havre (France), and Switzerland
- Subject (Name):
- Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865.
- Subject (Topic):
- Minnesingers, Raeto-Romance language, Dialects, Travelers' writings, English, Troubadours, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep
33. [Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep
- Creator:
- Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865
- Call Number:
- Osborn d56 1/2
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 136
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- 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., and Binding: quarter morocco; gilt decoration.
- Subject (Geographic):
- France, Germany, Le Havre (France), and Switzerland
- Subject (Name):
- Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865.
- Subject (Topic):
- Minnesingers, Raeto-Romance language, Dialects, Travelers' writings, English, Troubadours, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1839 Jul-Sep
34. [Uncut sheet of 19th century Austrian playing cards].
- Creator:
- Seifried, Ignaz, playing card maker
- Published / Created:
- [1860?]
- Call Number:
- AUSsheet88
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN AUSsheet88: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., Uncut sheet of 16 court cards (A, K-J)., French suit system., Original design: Kings hold sceptres; Qeens: Flora; Venus; Juno; Diana; Jacks hold spears., and Aces: Montreux // Staubbach; Thune // Jungfrau; S. Bernhard // Lausanne; Tells Kapelle // S. Gotthard.
- Publisher:
- I. Seifried
- Subject (Geographic):
- Austria and Switzerland
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Uncut sheet of 19th century Austrian playing cards].
