The Romantic Journey

This book delves into the fascinating history of Victorian travel, focusing on the pioneering efforts of Thomas Cook. It explores the evolution of travel during the 19th century, highlighting the cultural and social impacts of this new era of exploration. The narrative provides insights into the development of organised tours and the rise of tourism as a popular leisure activity. Through detailed accounts and historical context, the book paints a vivid picture of how travel transformed during this period, making it accessible to a broader audience and shaping the modern travel industry.

Published 1974.

Binding of book is intact. Slight foxing on front and back covers with tears and stains. Slight foxing on spine with tears at top and bottom, and some fading. Slight tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers. Slight foxing on certain pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Slight tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read