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Travellers' Stories

By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
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A series of first-person travel recollections narrates an Atlantic voyage with detailed scenes of ocean life—whales, icebergs, violent storms, and the mechanics of steam navigation—alongside personal reflections on courage and technology. The account describes arrival on British shores and immediate sensory contrasts in light, color, and atmosphere compared with the speaker's homeland. Subsequent passages offer picturesque sketches of the Lake District: rocky hills, gray stone houses draped with ivy, and rivers murmuring through valleys. Interlaced with vivid observation are meetings with friends and acquaintances and contemplations on kindness, home, and symbolic moments witnessed at sea.

About the Author

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Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

Eliza Lee Cabot Follen was an American author and poet known for her contributions to children's literature in the 19th century. She wrote a variety of works, including stories, hymns, and fables aimed at young readers. Her notable titles include "Conscience" and "Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People," which reflect her commitment to moral education and the imaginative engagement of children. Follen's writing often features themes of nature and morality, making her a significant figure in the development of literature for youth during her time.

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