A collection of travel essays reflecting Huxley’s observations and thoughts during his journeys across Europe. Blending travel writing with cultural critique, Huxley offers insights into art, architecture, society, and human nature as encountered on the road.

Contents

PART I TRAVEL IN GENERAL

Why not Stay at Home?

Wander-Birds

The Traveller’s-Eye View

Guide-Books

Spectacles

The Country

Books for the Journey

PART II PLACES

Montesenario

Patinir’s River

Portoferrario

The Palio at Siena

Views of Holland

Sabbioneta

PART III WORKS OF ART

Breughel

Rimini and Alberti

Conxolus

The Best Picture

The Pierian Spring