This book is a charming and evocative travelogue of Charles Edward Dodd's journey through the German states bordering on the Rhine in the mid-19th century. The book captures the beauty and grandeur of the Rhine landscape, as well as the culture, customs, and habits of the people who lived there. Dodd's descriptions of the courts and society of the region offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and his travelogue is sure to delight anyone interested in the history and culture of Germany.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.