A Tourist in Spite of Himself (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163073834)

A Tourist in Spite of Himself is a humorous travelogue written by A. Edward Newton. The book follows the author's adventures as he travels through Europe with his wife, despite his initial reluctance to do so. Newton's witty observations and anecdotes provide a unique perspective on the tourist experience, as he navigates unfamiliar cultures and languages, and encounters a variety of quirky characters along the way. From his encounters with pickpockets in Paris to his misadventures in Italy, A Tourist in Spite of Himself is a delightful read for anyone who loves travel and humor.Ardent bibliophile and writer Alfred Edward Newton was the leading authority on book collecting in the first half of the 20th century. Some of the topics he writes about in A Tourist in Spite of Himself include: In Scandinavia, In Paris, House Hunting in London, House Hunting in the Country, In Egypt, In Jerusalem, etc. Another great read from A. E. Newton, author of The Amenities of Book Collecting. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. Edward Newton
ISBN-10: 1163073830
ISBN-13: 9781163073834
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d