Travels in England in 1782: A Quick Read edition

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"Journeys of a German in England in 1782" is a travel memoir written by Karl
Philipp Moritz, a young scholar and Anglophile. The book recounts Moritz's
two-month journey in England, starting in London where he visited famous
landmarks, attended the theater, and observed sessions of the Parliament. He
then embarked on a walking tour to Richmond, stopping at various places
including Oxford, Derby, and Northampton. The memoir is divided into two
parts, with the first focusing on Moritz's experiences in London and the
second on his walking tour. The first edition was published in Germany in
1783, followed by an improved edition in 1785. In 1795, an English translation
was published, although it contained errors and was mistakenly attributed to
Charles Godfrey Woide's daughter. Despite its flaws, this translation became
the standard for many years. A new translation by Reginald Nettel was
published in 1965 and is now considered the standard English edition. Moritz
faced difficulties during his walking tour due to the Inclosure Acts, which
had displaced peasants and led to a negative perception of pedestrians as
beggars or thieves. As a result, Moritz encountered challenges in finding
accommodation and was even chased out of some villages.