Two volume travel narrative detailing the scenery and customs of the Rhine. Volume One covers the Rhine from Rotterdam to Mayence. Volume Two covers the Upper Rhine from Mayence to the Lake of Constance. Vol. One published 1856 by David Bogue. Volume Two Published 1858 by George Routledge & Co. Numerous black and white illustrations by Birket Foster. Quarter bound in red leather over marbled boards. Gilt engraving on spine and gilt edges on pages. Volume One 386 pages, Volume 2 448 pages. Binding and hinges are tight and strong. Pages show light foxing. Bumping on corners and rubbing along edges of covers.