Vacation Rambles

by Thomas Hughes

"Vacation Rambles" by Thomas Hughes, Q.C. is a collection of letters written during travels across Europe from 1862 to 1866. The author reflects on his experiences in various countries, offering insights into landscapes, people, customs, and cultural nuances. Hughes vividly portrays the beauty and uniqueness of each location, capturing the essence of 19th-century travel with a mix of adventure, cultural exploration, and personal reflection. This book is a delightful read for those interested in historical travel accounts.

498 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

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Thomas Hughes was an English lawyer and author. He is most famous for his novel Tom Brown's Schooldays (1857), a semi-autobiographical work set at Rugby School, which Hughes had attended. It had a lesser-known sequel, Tom Brown at Oxford (1861).