The Unknown River (1872)

The Unknown River is a book written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton and published in 1872. The book is a travelogue that chronicles the author's journey down a river in France, which he calls the ""Unknown River"". The river is unnamed, but is believed to be the River Lot in the south of France.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the author's journey down the river, from its source in the mountains to its mouth at the sea. Along the way, he describes the landscape, the people he meets, and the wildlife he encounters. He also reflects on the history and culture of the region, and the impact of modernization on the landscape and way of life.The second part of the book is a collection of essays that expand on the themes introduced in the first part. Hamerton writes about the beauty of nature, the importance of preserving it, and the role of art in capturing its essence. He also reflects on the meaning of travel, and the ways in which it can broaden our perspectives and deepen our understanding of the world.The Unknown River is a lyrical and evocative book that captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the human experience of exploring it. It is a classic of travel literature, and a testament to the enduring power of the written word to transport us to new places and inspire us to see the world in new ways.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.