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A Tramp's Wallet / stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France

By William Duthie
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The author records his wandering through Germany and France over several years, combining episodic travel narratives, practical tramping tips, and social sketches of workmen and towns. Chapters recount routes and daily routines on foot and by steamer and rail, the economics of the journey, and encounters at fairs, mines, inns, prisons, and Sunday observances. Interleaved are portraits of craftsmen, descriptions of urban and rural sights, reflections on labor conditions, and local anecdotes gathered during publication in periodicals. The collection reads as a series of compact vignettes linking journeying detail with observations on everyday life.

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William Duthie

William Duthie is an author known for his work "A Tramp's Wallet," which presents a unique perspective on the experiences of an English goldsmith during his travels in Germany and France. Through this narrative, Duthie explores themes of adventure and the human experience, capturing the essence of wanderlust and the stories that unfold on the road. His writing reflects a keen observation of culture and society, making his work a notable contribution to travel literature.

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