PREFACE

THE papers which make up this book were printed in The Outlook with the same title. The first gives the plan and purpose which was substantially held to through the series.

As we now collect them, we are able frequently to add in detail suggestions which have been made by courteous correspondents, - for whose kindness I thank them heartily.

It seemed desirable at the end of the series of travel proper to include two papers on the City of Washington, which had also been printed in The Outlook.

MATUNUCK, RHODE ISLAND,

July, 1906.

EDWARD E. HALE.