A Traveler's Companion: A Collection from Harper's Magazine

During the late 19th century and early 20th century, when the world was a much larger place (before radio, air travel, television, and Internet) Harper's Magazine provided armchair travelers with a broad array of articles detailing the life, customs, and sights of faraway lands across the globe.

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This collection contains about 40 articles from that simpler time, giving the modern reader historical insight into not only life as it was, but also the standard for magazine journalism of the era. The writing generally is quite dry. The writers tended to view from a distance, inevitably keeping the reader at arm's length as well. Long and long-winded paragraphs are the norm. Quotes from locals are rare. But if you can look past this staid style, there are some fine glimpses of what the world was like back then: Folkestone (England), Parisian cafes, Cairo, Peking, The Arran Islands (Ireland), London, and more. The inclusion of the original photographs and illustrations enhances the unique "time machine" experience that this collection provides.

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