The Unknown River is a travelogue written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton, first published in 1872. The book chronicles Hamerton's journey along the River Meuse, which flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Hamerton provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cities, and people he encounters along the way, as well as his own reflections on the beauty and significance of the natural world. The book is notable for its detailed illustrations, which were drawn by Hamerton himself, and for its lyrical prose style. The Unknown River is considered a classic of travel literature and an important work in the history of environmentalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.