Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

“Mastering the Art of Book Design: A Comprehensive Guide,” a captivating world of book design. Whether you are a budding author with a story to share, a self-publisher looking to enhance your book’s visual appeal, or simply a design enthusiast seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book is here to inspire and empower you. Within the pages of this guide, we have curated a wealth of valuable insights, principles, techniques, and strategies that will equip you with the tools to create visually stunning and professionally designed books. From cover to cover, we will unravel the secrets of effective layout, typography, color schemes, and imagery, all while keeping in mind the unique requirements of both digital and printed formats. Throughout this journey, we will delve into the artistry behind book design, exploring the interplay between text and visuals, the nuances of typefaces and typography, and the meticulous attention to detail that elevates a book from ordinary to extraordinary. You will discover the importance of balance, rhythm, and harmony in creating harmonious layouts and compelling compositions. Whether you choose to follow the path of traditional publishing or embrace the freedom of self-publishing, this book will empower you to create books that showcase your content and leave a lasting impression on readers.

This book provides both a detailed survey of Canadian travel writing in the nineteenth century and an unusual perspective on Canadian cultural history. The Canadians who wrote about their experiences abroad during the era of mass travel which followed the advent of the steamship reveal much about themselves and their own country as well. Who were these travellers, why did they travel, and what did they expect to see? In answering these questions, Eva-Marie Kroller draws upon a wide variety of materials: novels, guide books, magazines, newspapers, photographs, paintings, and previously unpublished letters and diaries. The self-assured progress of the privileged Canadian travellers often turned into introspective voyages of self-discovery. For one thing, Europeans often mistook them for Americans, and many had to ask themselves what it really meant to be Canadian. In addition, the tone of moral earnestness which pervades the early travellers' tales begins to give way to a certain world-weariness by the end. In Canada and elsewhere, the 'tourist' was a new phenomenon at the beginning of the period, but an accepted part of the modern world by the end of it. Canadian Travellers in Europe will be required reading for devotees of travel writing, but it is also a significant contribution to nineteenth-century Canadian history.