June 29, 1834 - July 5, 1834., 06/29/1834-07/05/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Identifier: 76892

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The journal of James Percy Brown documents the life of a wealthy young American living in Paris from 1834-1835 during the reign of Louis Philippe.

Dates

06/29/1834-07/05/1834

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

7 AJE dated 6/28/1834 to 7/5/1834 describing JPB's travels by foot through Switzerland including detailed descriptions of the scenery surrounding Lake Zurich, Rigi Mountain and various Swiss villages. He also recounts a conversation he overhears between English and Irishmen in which they criticize American culture. Pages 22-34

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BROWN, JAMES PERCY - JOURNAL ENTRY (1834): Other Types

LAKE ZURICH - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

RIGI KULM - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

SWISS ALPS - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

WALLACE, WILLIAM - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

HOOD, ROBIN - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

TELL, WILLAIM - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

RIALP - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types