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From Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel and American Notes is a collection of writings by Rudyard Kipling, one of the most famous British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a compilation of Kipling's letters and essays that he wrote during his travels from India to England and then to the United States. The book is divided into two parts: the first part consists of letters that Kipling wrote to his family and friends during his travels through India, Burma, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. These letters provide a vivid and detailed account of Kipling's experiences, observations, and impressions of the people, customs, and landscapes of these countries. The second part of the book, American Notes, is a series of essays that Kipling wrote during his visit to the United States in 1889. These essays cover a wide range of topics, from the American political system and society, to the landscape and culture of the American West. Throughout the book, Kipling's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen eye for detail. He paints a vivid picture of the places he visits and the people he meets, and his observations provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of the late 19th century. Overall, From Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel and American Notes is a compelling and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the world of the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of one of its most famous writers.1923. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. This volume contains Kipling's travel writings. Upon reaching San Francisco, Kipling immediately began recording the sights and sounds of boomtown America. For four months he toured the United States, publishing accounts of his journey in the Pioneer, a major newspaper in western India, which he later collected and published in From Sea to Sea. The second series of syndicated articles he collected in Letters of Travel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.