Planning a Trip Abroad

Planning a Trip Abroad

Edward Hungerford

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781025908656
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'Planning a Trip Abroad' serves as a comprehensive and charming guide for the early twentieth-century American traveler preparing for a grand tour of Europe. Written by Edward Hungerford, a noted expert on transportation and travel, this work provides a fascinating window into the logistics and etiquette of international voyages during the 1920s. The guide meticulously covers every aspect of the journey, from selecting the right steamship line and understanding cabin classes to navigating customs, managing foreign currencies, and choosing the best hotels across the continent.Hungerford offers practical advice on packing, tipping, and the social expectations of life aboard a transatlantic liner. Beyond mere logistics, the book captures the excitement and cultural aspirations of a generation eager to explore the Old World after the upheaval of the Great War. Readers will find detailed insights into the major European destinations of the era, including London, Paris, and Rome, presented with a focus on efficiency and comfort. 'Planning a Trip Abroad' remains a valuable historical document, illustrating the golden age of steamship travel and the enduring appeal of the European excursion. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of tourism, transportation, and social customs of the Roaring Twenties.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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