Elizabeth Robins Pennell was an American writer who resided in London for much of her adult life. Her extensive work spanned travelogues, particularly chronicling European cycling voyages, and memoirs centered on her London salon circles. She also delved into biographies, art criticism, and food writing, with her studies of Mary Wollstonecraft and her critical essays on art and cuisine gaining renewed attention in recent years. Pennell was recognized for her adventurous and self-assured approach to writing, establishing her as a distinctive voice in the literary landscape of her era.
Pennell and Pennell's travelogue takes readers on a journey through the idyllic waterways of France and Belgium. With charming illustrations and vivid descriptions of local customs and cuisine, this book is a delightful escape into a world of leisure and beauty.
This engaging travelogue tells the story of two American pilgrims as they journey across England in search of adventure, culture, and the roots of their own religious faith. The author's witty and insightful writing style make this book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in travel writing, historical fiction, or religious studies.
A biography of the American expatriate artist James McNeill Whistler that explores his life and work in both Europe and the United States.
First published in 1792, this book was written in a spirit of outrage and enthusiasm. In an age of ferment, following the American and French revolutions, Mary Wollstonecraft took prevailing egalitarian principles and dared to apply them to women.