A Residence in France: With an Excursion up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland
1836
A Residence in France: With an Excursion up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland
1836
History - European, Politics, Travel Writing
A Residence in France: With an Excursion up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland, published in 1836 by James Fenimore Cooper, is a travelogue that combines personal observations with political commentary. The book captures Cooper's experiences in France, Germany, and Switzerland, reflecting on the socio-political climate of post-revolutionary Europe and his interactions with notable figures like General Lafayette. Through a series of letters, Cooper explores themes of governance, social change, and the American expatriate experience in a rapidly changing Europe.
