Journal of a Tour and Residence in Great Britain During the Years 1810 and 1811, Corrected and Enlarged Edition by Simond, Louis - 1817

Edinburgh: James Ballantyne and Company, 1817. Octavo. Second Edition with corrections and enlarged. Five Engravings and two folding charts. Vol. 1, 508p; Vol. 2, 530p. with instructions to the printer. Twenty years before Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, Simond wrote not only of the uniqueness of America but in his fifteen years living in America, he came to the conclusion that equality of opportunity in America was more important than liberty. The plan to save the Abbey with its 140 room house in Warwickshire that belonged to the Leigh family and dating back to the 12th Century was stripped of its art and library by the National Trust. Bookplate of Stoneleigh Abbey and later owner John Blowey. Bound in 3/4 tan calf over black-green pebble grained cloth, slightly raised bands, red morocco spine labels gilt, all other compartments gilt decorated. A very clean, handsome set.