Constance Fenimore Woolson - Mentone Cairo and Corfu - 1896

A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book..."Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu" is a travel narrative by US author Constance Fenimore Woolson, first published in 1896. Blending elements of travel memoir and cultural observation, the book draws from Woolson’s own experiences, capturing the natural beauty, architecture, and social customs of Mentone on the French Riviera, the bustling and exotic atmosphere of Cairo, and the tranquil charm of Corfu. Woolson’s narrative moves between awe, critique, and admiration, reflecting both the enchantments and complexities of encountering foreign cultures. The work reads as a series of lyrical essays or sketches, offering a nuanced portrait of late 19th-century travel through the lens of the insightful American author.
Published in 1896 by Harper & Brothers, inside clean and complete, externally original cloth with light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear, light stains, boards a bit soiled, overall very good.
Uncommon!!!