James, J. T. 1817 A Journal of a Tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, During the Years 1813 and 1814 . London: John Murray. Second edition. In two volumes. A fascinating account of James's travels through Europe in the years just following the Napoleonic Wars, presenting the author's view of notable cities, including Moscow, Petersburg, Gottenberg, and many others. Topics mentioned include "criminal execution", "superstition", "phenomena attending the severe cold", and much more. (2) Approx. 8.5" by 5.5" Bound in half calf. Externally, slightly worn, with rubbing to the leather, and loss to the backstrip head. Hinges are strained, tender to the front of volume I. Internally, generally firmly bound, slighlty strained to the front of volume I. Pages are generally bright and clean, with spotting to the first and last few pages, and the odd page throughout.