David Mitchell Aird's classic travelogue takes readers on a scenic tour of the Rhine river, from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth at the North Sea. Along the way, Aird provides a detailed history of the river and the many cities and towns that line its banks, making this a must-read for any armchair traveler or history buff. 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.