A Family Tour Through The British Empire

"In their tour round the British Isles (not round what was later understood by the phrase 'British Empire') the Middleton family and their tutor Mr. Franklin describe many of their experiences in letters."--Darton, cited below.

A travelogue of the British Empire, written for young readers and families, that showcases the wonders and achievements of Britain's global dominion. Priscilla Wakefield, an English Quaker and children's author, uses vivid descriptions, anecdotes and illustrations to bring to life the diverse peoples, cultures and landscapes of the Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.