This book contains a collection of 'sketches' written by Augustus Hare during the time he spent travelling through Holland and Scandinavia. The result of "ordinary tours" in the countries described, this fascinating collection is highly recommended for those with an interest in the people and places of Scandinavia, and is not to be missed by lovers of antiquarian travel writing. The chapters of this book include: "In Holland", "In Denmark", "In Sweden", and "In Norway". Augustus John Cuthbert Hare (1834 - 1903) was an English author and raconteur, famed for his witty, yet accurate writing. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.