History of a Six Weeks' Tour

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The travel narrative captures the journeys of Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Claire Clairmont through France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland during the early 19th century. It features a blend of personal journal entries, letters detailing their experiences around Lake Geneva, and Percy's poem "Mont Blanc." The work, primarily authored by Mary, offers insights into their adventures and reflections on nature. In 1840, Mary revised and republished the text as part of a collection of Percy’s writings, highlighting its enduring significance.