This book is a series of letters written by Lowell Mason, one of the most prominent American music educators and composers of the nineteenth century. The letters describe his travels around Europe in 1852, during which he attended several major music festivals and met with leading composers and performers of the day. The letters offer valuable insights into the musical culture of Europe at the time and provide colorful descriptions of the festivals, concerts, and other events that Mason witnessed. Anyone interested in music history, cultural studies, or European travel writing will find this book to be a delightful and informative read. 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.