Journal of a Tour in Germany

This material is held atCambridge University Library

  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Add.8789
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1743-1791 (Circa)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 collection 1 volume Notebook, leather spine, paper-covered wooden boards

Scope and Content

The anonymous journal contains a description of a tour along the Rhine from Coblenz to Phillipsburg, c. 1743. There are notes on towns, government, trade, churches, spas, food and other matters. In addition to the journal, the volume contains farm accounts, details of payments to labourers and memoranda, 1782-1791; the place names indicate the location to be County Cork, Ireland.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Purchased 1989

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