This is a collection of travel essays written by Margaret Fuller, a prominent American journalist, critic, and women's rights advocate. The book is divided into four parts, each detailing a different aspect of Fuller's travels, including her experiences in the Great Lakes region of North America, her observations on European culture and society, her letters to friends and family back home, and her reflections on her journey back to America. The book offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of the mid-19th century.