This fascinating account of John Ray's astounding journey through Europe offers a unique glimpse into the diverse cultures and natural wonders of the continent. Ray's keen observations and insights shed light on the people, landscapes, and flora of the Low Countries, Germany, Italy and France, making this book a must-read for all avid travellers and historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.