Flandrau was a young rich American with an individual sense of humor, and no prejudices except against Western uniformity. His travel book is more than a ramble among places; it is a journey among the Mexican people. His brother established a coffee plantation in Mexico in 1905, and Charles travelled there with his mother in 1904. The experiences ...
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Edition: 1st Ed 1st Pr
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: D Appleton-Century
Date Published: 1935
Description: Very Good-with no dust jacket. Ex-Lib Library stamps/marks/pocket, o/w lt wear. Solid copy. "Although the sketches themselves, dealing with wide-eyed impressions of London hotels, ancient transatlantic steamers, travelers' affectations and disappointments, hold up remarkably well across the years, the chief distinction of Sophomores Abroad is Author Flandrau's wryly amusing apology for having written it. "-TIme Magazine, September 1935. Collection of earlier Flandrau pieces from the Saturday ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, Page, and Company
Date Published: 1904
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Co
Date Published: 1935
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. Well-known travel writers humorous novel of a European trip. NF in VG-NF dj, light wear. read more
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