Cooper, James Fenimore 1789-1851 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Recollections of Europe" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book details the author’s experiences and observations as he embarks on a journey across Europe, particularly focusing on England and France. Through a series of letters, Cooper shares his reflections on various aspects of European society, culture, and geography, showcasing his perspective as an American travelling abroad. The opening of the book introduces the author’s travel preparations and the emotional leave-taking from his home in New York as he embarks on a ship bound for Europe. He recounts the excitement and trepidation of the journey, detailing the picturesque scenery of the Hudson River, the calmness of the waters, and his experiences aboard the ship, including interactions with fellow passengers and the ship’s crew. Cooper’s writing conveys a sense of nostalgia and anticipation for the new experiences that await him, as he begins to reflect on the contrasts between his American origins and the European landscape he is about to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-30 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) Original publication data not identified France -- Description and travel France -- Social life and customs DC Original publication data not identified 03031186 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19983 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19983 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133449.0 19983