W. Mattieu Williams - Through Norway with a Knapsack - 1876

A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book...."Through Norway with a knapsack. A new and improved edition. With notes on recent changes suggested by a recent revisit" written by Mattieu Williams and published by Edward Stanford, London, 1876.
A thoughtful travelogue of Norway, seen through practical eyes and lively observations. In this edition, a keen observer recounts journeys across Norwegian shores with a handful of companions and a trusty knapsack. The narrator blends vivid scenery with sober reflections on travel life, hotels, fares, and the everyday etiquette of a long northern route. The book alternates between rugged landscapes and the humane details of inns, ferries, and the people who shape a pedestrian explorer’s path. What you’ll experience
Atmospheric chapters on fjords, railways, and mountain passes that frame Norway’s grand scenery.
Practical travel notes on tariffs, lodging, and the evolving conveniences for visitors in the 19th century.
Engaging anecdotes about hospitality, street life, and cultural quirks observed along the way.
A window into the temperament of travelers and hosts in a pre-modern tourism era.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic travel narratives, period observation, and the quieter strengths of 19th-century exploration
Inside light stains but overall clean and complete, some pencil/pen lines on margins from previous owner. Externally light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear-see photos.
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