History of a Six Weeks' Tour

History of a Six Weeks' Tour (1817) is a captivating travelogue by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley, chronicling their journeys from England to Switzerland during the post-Napoleonic era. This engaging volume features prose, letters, and poetry, detailing their adventures in 1814 and the famous 'Frankenstein summer' of 1816 with Lord Byron by Lake Geneva. Additionally, it provides valuable biographical and historical insights that illuminate key works by both authors, including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Percy Shelley’s iconic poem Mont Blanc. The edition is enhanced with an introduction, notes, and appendices, enriching readers' understanding of the Shelleys' collaborative creative process.