CONTENTS


CHAPTER I

THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAVEL FOR CULTURE


Pilgrimages at the close of the Middle Ages--New objects for travel in
the fifteenth century--Humanism--Diplomatic ambition--Linguistic
acquirement.


CHAPTER II

THE HIGH PURPOSE OF THE ELIZABETHAN TRAVELLER

Development of the individual--Benefit to the Commonwealth--First books
addressed to travellers.


CHAPTER III

SOME CYNICAL ASPERSIONS UPON THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL

The Italianate Englishman.