A Journey of a Jayhawker

A Journey of a Jayhawker

These letters were written to the Hutchinson Daily News, and are printed in book form without revision. With this understanding the reader will kindly overlook inconsistencies and inaccuracies, which easily creep into what is only an impression and not a study. Any other mistakes are to be charged to the printer and proof-reader, who are likewise to be credited for the correct grammar and English which may be found in some places. There is no excuse for the publication of these letters. No one is guilty except the writer, and he is responsible only to his conscience, which is not sensitive. W. Y. MORGAN. Hutchinson, Kansas, December 1, 1905. To the PEOPLE OF HUTCHINSON, Who have stood for much from the same source, and for whom there is no relief in sight, this book is respectfully dedicated. [ix] [11] GOING TO EUROPE. Boston, May 25, 1905. When one decides to make a European trip he immediately becomes impressed with the importance of his intention, and thinks that everyone else is likewise affected. Of course this is a mistake, but you have to stop and think before you realize it. You go down the street imagining everyone is saying, There is a man who is going to Europe. In fact, the other fellow is probably merely wondering whether or not you will pay the two dollars you owe him or stand him off for another thirty days. You are in an exhilarated state. You think over the cherished desires of a lifetime to see London, Paris, Rome, and the places made famous by history. You cant pick up a paper but you read some reference to a place or thing which you are going to see across the Atlantic, and which ordinarily you would skip as you do a patent-medicine advertisement. You go to reading the accounts of Emperor Williams plans as if you would soon meet William and talk them over with him. You read about the comings and goings of nobility and wonder if the [12]pope knows you are likely to call on him some day in July, and whether the Swiss Guards will realize the honor of a visit from an American citizen by the name of Morgan or Jones. You read of European travel and sights, and, worst of all, you actually get to believe the things. In fact, you work yourself up to a fine point of enthusiasm and in your mind go cavorting around among ancient heroes and crowned heads. As a first guess I would say that probably the most successful part of a trip to the Old World is the one you take in advance. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 65125
Author: Morgan, W. Y. (William Yoast)
Release Date: Apr 21, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Illustrator: Reid, Albert Turner, 1873-1955