Journey Round My Room

Xavier de Maistre

pilgrimage to my motherland. An account of a journey among the Egbas and Yorubas of Central Africa, in 1859-60-Robert Campbell

SEP 4, 2026292 MIN

Description

Sentenced to house arrest for forty-two days owing to his participation in a duel, Xavier de Maistre was inspired to write a travel memoir about the greatest journey a man can take. It is a journey which costs nothing, one which is equally well-suited to the "miserly or prodigal, rich or poor, young or old" -- even the idlest man will enjoy this "pleasure jaunt which will cost him neither time nor money." Come then: join Maistre in a journey round his room. - Summary by Steven Watson This episode includes AI-generated content.