In this 1838 epistolary novel, Enoch Cobb Wines recounts the story of a trip to Boston taken by a group of young Philadelphians. Through the letters exchanged between the various characters, Wines paints a vivid picture of life in Boston during the early 19th century. Along the way, he touches on a variety of topics, from the arts scene to the local politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.