Holograph diary, apparently incomplete, of part of a tour through Italy. The diary opens with a description of a tour of Herculaneum and of antiquities and sight-seeing in Naples, followed by a journey to Rome. Tebbs describes a visit to the Vatican Library and the manuscripts and incunabula shown to him by the librarians, including fragments of early Greek Gospel texts and a large "Hebrew Bible presented by the Duke of Urbino." Tebbs and his unnamed companions then journey to Florence, where they see the major sites by engaging a guide to "drive about the whole day," and then proceed to Bologna for two days, visiting the University and its library. The diary ends with their arrival in Piacenza
Description:
Annotation on front pastedown: "H. V. Tebbs. Glebe House, Chelsea. Vol. 2." and Binding: quarter roan with blue boards.
Subject (Geographic):
Italy., Italy, Florence (Italy), Naples (Italy), and Rome (Italy)
Subject (Name):
Tebbs, H. V. (Henry Virtue) and Biblioteca apostolica vaticana.
Subject (Topic):
Tourism, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, and Antiquities
Autograph diary of a six-month visit in Rome with "Charlotte and Papa." The author comments on art and architecture, gardens and fountains, and ancient monuments. The author, probably a woman, is interested in Catholic ceremonies and practices and describes the final profession ceremony of a nun, the lying in state and funeral of Cardinal Freschi, the celebration of the Festival of the Conception, Christmas services at St. Peter's, the Roman Carnival, and Papal processions and The author also details social encounters with such figures as Cardinal Antonelli, Sir Charles and Lady Lyell and the sculptor Benjamin Spence
Description:
Binding: contemporary half red morocco with marbled boards and endpapers.
Subject (Geographic):
Italy., Italy, and Rome (Italy)
Subject (Name):
Antonelli, Giacomo, 1806-1876., Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875., Lyell, Mary., Spence, Benjamin., and Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Customs and practices, Tourism, Travelers' writings, English, Women travelers, Description and travel, Festivals, etc, and Social life and customs
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
Holograph diary recording Macartney's embassy to China between September 11, 1792 and January 15, 1794. The first volume narrates his journey to China; embarking on board a man-of-war from London, he lists the members of his train; describes his stop in Madeira, where he dines with the governor, visits the gardens, and attends a ball. He then stops at Tenerife, where he learns of "barbarities committed by the blacks" in St. Domingo; and continues with stops at St. Iago; Rio de Janeiro; and the islands of Amsterdam and St. Paul. Throughout, he provides summaries of the island's history, inhabitants, agriculture, and interesting flora and fauna. The volume concludes with two essays on trade and commerce, one on avarice and the other explaining differences of custom and manners between Chinese and Europeans which cause difficulties in conducting trade. This latter treatise is preceded by a petition by "Tong-Foo and Buble-me-qua" asking for aid in recovering debts owed them by English merchants and The second volume begins with a brief summary of the journey from England, but focuses primarily on his time in China. He describes, in detail, the reception he receives from the local dignitaries upon his arrival in China; the activities and machinations of the court and courtiers; the architecture; social life and customs; missionary work in China; British foreign relations with China; and especially his own opinions concerning cultural differences in negotiating with various members of the court. The volume concludes with his opinion on how to preserve the diplomatic ground lately gained in China. At the beginning of the first manuscript is an inscription, "This journal was written by Lord Macartney on board the Lion merely for his own amusement and to pass away some tedious hours of a very long sea voyage."
Description:
In English., Watermark on paper: 1803., Marbled endpapers in vol. 1., and Binding: vol. 1: full vellum. Vol. 2: half vellum; back board is covered with marbled paper. Written on spine of vol. 2: Embassy to China.
Subject (Geographic):
Amsterdam Island (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises), China, Great Britain., Great Britain, China., Madeira Islands, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Saint Paul Island (Indian Ocean), and Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Subject (Name):
Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Diplomatic and consular service, British, Travelers' writings, English, Commerce, Court and courtiers, Description and travel, Foreign relations, Politics and government, and Social life and customs
Holograph diary recording Macartney's embassy to China between September 11, 1792 and January 15, 1794. The first volume narrates his journey to China; embarking on board a man-of-war from London, he lists the members of his train; describes his stop in Madeira, where he dines with the governor, visits the gardens, and attends a ball. He then stops at Tenerife, where he learns of "barbarities committed by the blacks" in St. Domingo; and continues with stops at St. Iago; Rio de Janeiro; and the islands of Amsterdam and St. Paul. Throughout, he provides summaries of the island's history, inhabitants, agriculture, and interesting flora and fauna. The volume concludes with two essays on trade and commerce, one on avarice and the other explaining differences of custom and manners between Chinese and Europeans which cause difficulties in conducting trade. This latter treatise is preceded by a petition by "Tong-Foo and Buble-me-qua" asking for aid in recovering debts owed them by English merchants and The second volume begins with a brief summary of the journey from England, but focuses primarily on his time in China. He describes, in detail, the reception he receives from the local dignitaries upon his arrival in China; the activities and machinations of the court and courtiers; the architecture; social life and customs; missionary work in China; British foreign relations with China; and especially his own opinions concerning cultural differences in negotiating with various members of the court. The volume concludes with his opinion on how to preserve the diplomatic ground lately gained in China. At the beginning of the first manuscript is an inscription, "This journal was written by Lord Macartney on board the Lion merely for his own amusement and to pass away some tedious hours of a very long sea voyage."
Description:
In English., Watermark on paper: 1803., Marbled endpapers in vol. 1., and Binding: vol. 1: full vellum. Vol. 2: half vellum; back board is covered with marbled paper. Written on spine of vol. 2: Embassy to China.
Subject (Geographic):
Amsterdam Island (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises), China, Great Britain., Great Britain, China., Madeira Islands, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Saint Paul Island (Indian Ocean), and Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Subject (Name):
Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Diplomatic and consular service, British, Travelers' writings, English, Commerce, Court and courtiers, Description and travel, Foreign relations, Politics and government, and Social life and customs
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
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
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
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
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