Archive - Holman's Journal

In consequence of the fatigue which I had experienced on my journey, I was glad to retire early to bed. On entering my chamber, I could not but be…

Sep 26

I found an English valet-de-place, or commissionaire, on the pier, who assisted me through the ceremonials of the custom house, where they did me the…

Sep 19

Surrounded by a people to me strange, invisible and incomprehensible, separated from every living being who could be supposed to take the least interest…

Sep 11

My friends expressed considerable surprise when I announced my determination to undertake a continental tour, and I believe many of them to the last…

Sep 11

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