Due North; or, Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia

A travel narrative of Scandinavia and western Russia, combining lively city sketches, rural portraits, and political observation. The author records Copenhagen's streets, promenades, gardens, museums, and everyday customs; visits to castles, churches, and monasteries; descriptions of peasants, artisans, and public amusements; and tours through Sweden, Norway, and the Russian Empire including its Polish province. Descriptive passages emphasize architecture, museums, and religious sites, while analytical passages consider education, charity, and governance, offering personal impressions and measured commentary rather than polemic.