The author has analyzed, sorted, and organized material from almost 500 accounts of travels in Great Britain into a veritable cavalcade of social history. This is a book filled with life and vitality, written with a light touch and always with an eye to social comedy. It presents a true and realistic picture of these people and their periods.

Washington Irving's 'The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs' is a comprehensive collection of his captivating tales and observations from his extensive travels. From the enchanting descriptions of Alhambra in Spain to the haunting landscapes of Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey in Scotland, Irving's literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and a deep appreciation for the places he visits. This compilation also includes 'A Tour on the Prairies' and 'Tales of a Traveler', showcasing Irving's ability to blend fiction and travelogue in a seamless manner. These works were influential in shaping American literature and setting the foundation for the genre of travel writing. Irving's intricate narratives and keen observations make this collection a valuable contribution to the study of travel literature. Washington Irving, known for his iconic works such as 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', drew inspiration from his own journeys to create these immersive travel sketches. His keen eye for detail and knack for storytelling shine through in each tale, making this collection a must-read for lovers of travel narratives and American literature enthusiasts.

Travel Art 2019: Ravages of Time & Permanence of Wonder by Dave Alber. Enter the Art Experience! Introducing Hybrid VR Paintings… physical/virtual hybrid paintings that occupy physical gallery space while simultaneously manifesting within the virtual world of 360° panoramic technology. Travel Art 2019: Ravages of Time & Permanence of Wonder features: • Illustration & Comics • Impasto Oil Paintings • Travel Art & Travel Writing • Hybrid VR Paintings ™ Travel Art 2019: Ravages of Time & Permanence of Wonder traces an artist’s trajectory from comic art and travel illustration to impasto oil painting and Hybrid VR Paintings ™. Visual journalism and Travel Art represent images from seven countries across three continents. Travel Writing explores Asian food culture, contemporary architecture, and a traveler’s literary pilgrimage to the real Shangri-La. Travel with me to China, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Ethiopia, the United States, and on into the virtual world. Dave Alber creates Travel Art and Travel Writing. His Travel Art shares an experience of wonder at our cultural continuity and universal humanity. Dave is known for his impasto oil paintings and for being the inventor of Hybrid VR Paintings ™. Dave’s books include: • Travel Art & Travel Writing: A Curious Heart’s Wanderlust in China, • Travel Art 2018: Intimations, • The Heart of Myth: Wisdom Stories of Endangered People, • The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology.