Travels Of A Sugar Planter: Or Six Months In Europe (1861)

The Travels Of A Sugar Planter: Or Six Months In Europe (1861) is a non-fiction travelogue written by Henry Watkins Allen, an American sugar planter from Louisiana. The book chronicles Allen's six-month journey through Europe in the mid-19th century, where he visited countries such as England, France, Italy, and Germany.Throughout the book, Allen provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations, including his interactions with locals, his impressions of the various cities he visited, and his thoughts on the cultural and societal differences between Europe and America. He also includes anecdotes about his travels, such as his encounter with a group of gypsies in Italy and his visit to the Palace of Versailles in France.As a sugar planter, Allen also pays particular attention to the agricultural practices and industries of the countries he visits, providing insight into the sugar and cotton trades in Europe. He also reflects on the impact of slavery on the American South and its economy.Overall, The Travels Of A Sugar Planter: Or Six Months In Europe (1861) is a fascinating historical account of a wealthy American's travels through Europe during a time of great social and political change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.