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_aByers, S. H. M. _q(Samuel Hawkins Marshall), _d1838-1933 |
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_aTwenty Years in Europe : _bA Consul-General's Memories of Noted People, with Letters From General W. T. Sherman |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-11-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Twenty Years in Europe" by S. H. M. Byers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents a narrative derived from the author's diary during his two-decade-long tenure as a consular officer in Switzerland and Italy. It candidly recounts the experiences and significant events of that time, including interactions with notable figures and the author’s observations on the socio-political climate in Europe. The opening of the memoir introduces Byers just as he embarks on a transformative voyage to Europe in 1869, spurred by a commission from President Grant. His journey begins on an ocean steamer with his newlywed wife, and he vividly describes their first experiences in England, including a memorable encounter with prominent British politicians. As the narrative unfolds, the author expresses the charm of European life and acknowledges the stirring historical events occurring around him, such as the shifting dynamics resulting from the wars of the time. Byers’ early reflections provide a glimpse into his personal growth and the interesting personalities he encounters, setting the stage for the rich tapestry of experiences that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEurope -- Description and travel | ||
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