New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
pooKs OF TRAVEL.

egofsm although il has all the freshness of actual
experience lie neither repeats the accounts of pre-
Nous travellers on the same routes with himself, nor
is prevented ny their copiousness Of detail from
frankly mpartiug the results of his observation.
Hence his book to a great degree, has the charm of
novelty although il is devoted 20 the description of
places and objects with which every foreign tourist
is familiar 1t is constantly enlivened 10y the glow
and excitement of personal interest and throws
new life over the scenes which have become the
common places of travel Mr.. Guild, we are
thankful to saw makes few attempts at fine writing
He is not ambitious Of the fame of n skillful word
painter to which so many aspire, and which so few
reach. His narrative has rather certain domestic
flavor as II he were recOunting his experiences to
The family circle, instead of spreading them before
the public on the wings of the press. Occasionally
he throws in a bit of sentiment a pous reflection
oT JET OF supeTuOus admiration, but he never dis
solves in aesthetic ecsacies above the limits
of the solid earth Some of his remarks betray the
simplicity of an inexperienced traveller which he
takes no pains to conceal, giving example OF re-
freshing candor which wins the sympathy OF the
reader But this only hightens the reality, which
is one Of the prevailing features of the work, and
enables us to follow him with sense Of companion
ship which writers of more arrogant pretenSlons IAN
10 excite Mr. Guilds choice of topics is excellent
He evidently does not tell us all he knows, keeps
back many budget which he might lmpa1t ana
selects only those points for description which may
be of service TO his readers. His pages abound with
practical hints in regard to the details of travel
which may be commended 10 the attention OF the
free and independent Americans who shall hereafter
follow in his wake.
The author appears 10 have sailed from New-YOrk
III the Cunard line in the Spring of Sj although he
does not expressly mention the date of his voyage
Like most other passengers by that line, he was
struck with the discrepancy between the statement
on the tickets and the practice board with regard
tothepayment of stewards fees He found that flew
soyereigns udicousy disbursed in that quarter had
marvellous effect, procuring him many comforts
that were not nominated in the bond" After
getting fairly out at sea- his first impressions Of the
ocean, which are diSappointiug perhaps. to large
proportion of new travellers, fully realized his early
dreams
Two days ont and the great broad sweep Of the ATTAIN
TIC makes its influence felt upon all who are in any
degree susceptible. To the landsman. che steamship
seems to have regular & ar gg'&G g & sed to % and f
mimic waves, moved by clock-work on clocks that
and fancy dealers. Now the bows rise with "A grand
sweep-now they sink again as the vessel PunGGS INTO INTO
advancing wive,-up and down, up and Gown ana
forging ahead TO the neyerceasne remuou Jar OF the
vast swell and when wind or storm prevails II is bo'h
T6c T"at vast ocean Is something so much beyond
nythiuc imagIued.-tne same vast eApaAse ol
Cafkblue rolling far as the eve can reschday
an atom I'm fhe vast circle Of wat,r-w&ter everywhere.
nj hrecze is like the breath Of giant, and playful
wave will send dozen hogsheadS OF water over the
BIT In "A tn breeze when great strikes like an
sbuder as ii were beneath the blow; then, gathering
strength the uneeaslng tnrob OF the mighty power
can reach az the ship sinks in the waery valleys YOU
the great black tossing waves al crested with spray
and fOau Ike huge squadron OF wnteplulned giant
sa.IhS; % 5 lnG G y, Zine GTdps coming derceiy into
tht a A
the vast expanse, aud the shp which al lhe pier
atom in corrndison-s tossed like feather. upon
o. Tu O'yn t and Seruitv There seem to he 10 places
fiat 10 ms mind bring sensby into the presence
siom or amid the grand and lofty peaks Of the Alps;
all other feelings are swallowed up IN me mHte y %oAno"l
elgIncut u Gods majesty ana man lhslshneahce'
Upon arriving at Liverpool, Mr.. Guild does ample
Justice to the substantial bospialies Of good En-
glish inn. The Adelphi to De sure, where so many
Of our countrymen enjoy pleasant sojOurn Of few
DAYS was of somewhat limited dimensions to one
accustomed TO the palatial magnitudes of fremont
House and Fifth Avenue Hotel, and the want OF
prompitude in the service-thongh probably no
worse than elscwherc-was a serious annoyance
But when the first breakfast came II made amends
for waiting Tea and coffee of pure unadulteTated
aroma-chops sweet as new-mOwn hay, and with
their juicy tenderness, melting in the mouth-eggs
whose virgin freshness tempted the sated appetite,
an the viauds admirably cooked, although the bill
Of fae presented no display Of fifty dishes, of which
Nou could not partake Of more than two or
three. During TWO months constant travel
in ENGLAND and Scotland, the author never
eat down to a poor meal, in the
humblest roadside inn. The bread of all kinds was
close grained wen-b8ked. sweet, and toOths me-
the chops served napkins in hot dishes hot
muffins with golden, fragrant butter; the batter
served in thin pats Ornamented with parsley;
broiled chicken garnshed with thin slices of deli
catelv brolcd ham, thin and free from fat as not to
make spot on the white damask tablecOth; the
dropped eggs upon crisp toast to say nothing of En-
glish roast beef-heIe was q triumph Of the CASTRO
nomic art. with no fear of dyspepsy in its train
Mr.. Guild complains, however, that be could not find
All American beefsteak in all England, that style
being entirely unknown in the English cuisine. But
things have since changed, we can assure the
author and six months ago ~ dainty porter
house" steak as was ever served by Windust nun
ouara non pdraiu3 in his palmest uays was 10 De
fouud OH the table Of Langham Hotel.
TIE streets of London are as great surprise as
England can afford TO the American traveller Mr..
Guild thought that his experience in New-York
streets had prepared him for London, but he soon
found out his mistake. He was completely stunned
nd heyildered by the tremendous rush OF humanity
that noured down through Oxford Street, through
Uolborn on TO the city, or otherwise down towards
White Chanel. Lombard Street the Bank and the Ex-
change Great omnbuses, drawn by three horses
abreast. thundered over the pavement; four-wheel
cabs looking as though resusctated from the last
stages of dissolution ratified here and there; the
nimble Hansoms dashed in and out among the crowd
of vehicles great brewery drays, with horses like
MI alouD with their loads. the side