Glances at Europe: An a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851.

Written in 1851, 'Glances at Europe' is a travelogue by Horace Greeley, presented as a series of letters detailing his experiences in Great Britain, France, Italy, and Switzerland. Greeley offers candid observations on societal and cultural aspects of these countries, alongside reflections on the Great Exhibition. His narrative begins with a vivid account of his journey across the Atlantic on the steamship Baltic, highlighting the challenges of 19th-century travel. The work is notable for its authentic portrayal of outdoor life and social conditions in Western Europe during this period.