MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
Dates:
1832-1853
Abstract:
The first fifteen volumes of these "Notes of Travel" are Lea's account of his trips to Europe during 1832 and 1852-1853. He met with naturalists, scientists, and did much sightseeing in England, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria. He records in detail visits and discussions with scientists, and makes sketches of many of the places he saw, particularly the Rhine River. The sixteenth volume is a memorandum book, 1853, containing accounts and expenses while in Europe.
Call #:
Mss.B.L462
Extent:
16 volume(s)
Subjects:
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American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Art | Austria -- Description and travel. | England -- Description and travel. | Europe -- Description and travel. | France -- Description and travel. | Germany -- Description and travel. | Italy -- Description and travel | Journals (notebooks). | Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886 | Military History | Naturalists. | Printing and Publishing | Rhine River. | Science and technology | Scientists. | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals