Kaleidoscope: Shifting Scenes From East To West (1889)

Kaleidoscope: Shifting Scenes From East To West is a book written by Emily Katherine Bates and published in 1889. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's travels in different parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and the United States. Bates writes about her experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes she encounters during her travels. The essays are written in a descriptive and engaging style, which brings the places she visits to life for the reader. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region of the world. The first part covers Bates' travels in Europe, the second in Asia, and the third in the United States. Throughout the book, Bates provides insights into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people she meets, as well as the history and geography of the places she visits. Overall, Kaleidoscope is a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the world of the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a well-traveled and observant writer.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.