Travel North America By Anthony Trollope

North America By Anthony Trollope An American traveling in England was in a first class railway compartment with two Englishmen. He lighted a cigar, and one of his companions said to him, ‘I beg your pardon, but perhaps you have not noticed that there is a no smoking slip pasted on the window. ‘Oh, is there?’ said the American, and kept on smoking. Presently the Englishman said, ‘Apparently you are not aware that in this country a fine is laid …

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History of Tourism: The Grand Tour 17th to 18th century

 The Grand Tour. Educational Journey of the 17th to 18th century Francis Basset, first baron of Dunstanville, during his Grand Tour, by Pompeo Batoni, 1778 – Museo del Prado – Spain   What is the role of grand tour in the history of travel and tourism? European grand tour during the 18th century. History of Tourism: Grand Tour & 18th century travel: In the 18th century, young English aristocrats completed their education with a trip through Europe that was very …

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