1875 An American Girl Abroad By Adeline Trafton, Illustrated By Miss L. B. Humphrey, Boston: Lee And Shepard,

An American Girl Abroad by Adeline Trafton, Illustrated by Miss L. B. Humphrey, Boston: Lee and Shepard, Publishers, New York: Lee, Shepard and Dillingham, 1875.

Adeline Trafton (1842–1920) was an American author and journalist, recognized for her travel writing and novels. In An American Girl Abroad, she offers a lively and humorous account of her travels through Europe, sharing her observations and experiences as a young American woman navigating foreign cultures. The book is filled with wit and charm, giving readers both a glimpse into 19th-century travel and the perspective of an independent woman on a journey of discovery.

The illustrations were created by Miss L. B. Humphrey, a talented artist and illustrator known for her delicate and detailed work. Humphrey’s illustrations complement Trafton’s narrative by bringing to life scenes from the author’s travels, further enriching the reader’s experience with visuals that capture the beauty and quirks of the places described.