By the Way: Travel Letters Written During Several Journeys Abroad

A breezy series of letters invites listeners into the author’s wanderings across the old continent, from the mist‑shrouded cliffs of the English coast to the sun‑kissed terraces of the Italian Riviera. The prose is intimate, peppered with vivid sketches of bustling galleries, quiet abbeys and distant market towns, each detail framed by the writer’s personal moods—excitement at a new arrival, melancholy at a departing farewell. Listeners will hear the rhythm of a turn‑of‑the‑century traveler who balances heartfelt observation with a wry, self‑reflective voice, offering glimpses of daily life aboard steamships, cramped train compartments and the modest inns that dot the routes.

The collection widens to include newer excursions through the storied streets of Istanbul, the marble ruins of Greece and the alpine charms of Austria‑Hungary. While never a guidebook, the letters sprinkle practical tidbits—such as suggested pensions and bibliographic notes—that feel like a friendly whisper from a well‑traveled companion. The tone remains conversational, making each stop feel like a shared story told over a cup of tea.