02537cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324501480014426400510029230000470034333600260039033700260041633800360044250000310047850800280050952014490053753400450198665300370203165300460206865300370211485600430215199900170219429463UtSlPG20260610133654.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNC1 aDoyle, Richard,d1824-188314aThe Foreign Tour of Messrs. Brown, Jones and Robinson :bBeing the History of What They Saw, and Did, in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & Italy. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-07-20  aProduced by Louise Hope  a"The Foreign Tour of Messrs. Brown, Jones and Robinson" by Richard Doyle is a humorous travelogue and illustrated narrative written during the mid-19th century. The book follows the comedic adventures of three friends as they embark on a foreign tour through various European destinations including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. The narrative employs whimsical illustrations that enhance the storytelling, while the text offers satirical insights into the experiences encountered by the trio, reflecting the challenges and absurdities of travel during that time.  The story centers around the characters of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, who each represent different aspects of British society. Their journey begins with a chaotic arrival in Ostend and proceeds through various misadventures, including mishaps with luggage, cultural misunderstandings, encounters with local customs, and comic interludes with other travelers. As they explore landmarks like the Rhine, Cologne Cathedral, and the picturesque landscapes of Italy, the trio's interactions reveal their unique personalities, from Robinson's seriousness to Jones's practicality and Brown's artistic flair. The book culminates in a reflection on the absurdities of travel, with the friends often finding themselves in ludicrous situations that highlight the contrasts between their expectations and the realities they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEurope -- Description and travel  aCaricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain  aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29463  c70311d70311