American woman's travel diary, 1878

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Summary

Abstract:
American woman traveling in Europe. The diary, begun on April 6, 1878, and ending on Nov. 9, 1878 in Augsburg, covers the travels of an American woman through England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Included are descriptions of visits to museums and royal palaces. While in Norway, the author met and spent time with Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. Formerly known as Anonymous diary, 1878.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 volume)
1 v.
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.00037

Background

Scope and content:

The diary, begun on April 6, 1878, and ending on Nov. 9, 1878 in Augsburg, covers the travels of an American woman through England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Included are descriptions of visits to museums and royal palaces. While in Norway, the author met and spent time with Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. Formerly known as Anonymous diary, 1878.

Biographical / historical:

American woman traveling in Europe.

Processing information:

Processed by: Rubenstein Library Staff, April 1999

Encoded by: Noah Huffman, July 2011

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Subjects:
Voyages and travels -- Women authors
Format:
Diaries
Names:
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902
Places:
Europe -- Description and travel -- 19th century

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