My Trip Around the World: August, 1895-May, 1896

A determined traveler sets out from Chicago in the late summer of 1895, driven by a longing to see the world and to share those discoveries with her grandchildren. The narrative begins with the long rail journey across the American plains, where endless wheat fields and solitary prairie towns give way to the stark beauty of the Dakotas and the haunting traces of buffalo migrations.

The story then moves to the towering Canadian Rockies, where a night at the remote Glacier House offers breathtaking vistas of snow‑capped peaks, roaring waterfalls and the quiet awe of untamed wilderness. From there the train winds through dramatic mountain passes toward the bustling port of Vancouver, where the journey prepares to cross the Pacific aboard the Empress of Japan.

Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, the memoir captures the wonder of late‑19th‑century travel, the challenges of frontier railroads, and the timeless desire to explore far‑off lands—all told with a gentle, instructive tone meant to inspire future adventurers.