This classic travelogue takes readers on a journey around Great Britain, offering vivid descriptions of the principal cities and towns as well as the countryside. The author, Daniel Defoe, is known for his engaging writing style and attention to detail, and the book remains a fascinating insight into 18th century Britain. This edition has been abridged and updated for modern readers. 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.