Diary, 1829 Oct. 1-28.

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Diary, 1829 Oct. 1-28.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23104399

Written to Perkins' daughter, Eliza from the "Ship Dover" for her instruction and edification during his long visit to England and Continental Europe. Includes detailed descriptions of shipboard life and various events during both passages and other details relating to ships. Perkins gives histories of the places he visited, politics, foreign statesment and royalty, architecture of certain locales, customs and manners, recent inventions, etc.

56 p. ; 26 x 42 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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Perkins, Elizabeth, 1791-1883.

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