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Julian Street invites readers on an engaging literary journey through the captivating landscapes of "Abroad at Home." In this delightful collection, Street explores the charm of domestic adventures, proving that the spirit of exploration resides just outside our doorsteps. With a keen eye and a vibrant narrative style, Street transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, revealing hidden gems within familiar surroundings. This anthology of travel essays not only celebrates the beauty of diverse locales but also captures the essence of shared human experiences. Street's storytelling prowess, coupled with insightful observations, paints a vivid tapestry of cultural richness and personal discovery. Whether wandering through bustling city streets or meandering along tranquil countryside paths, readers are transported into the heart of each locale. "Abroad at Home" is a literary compass guiding enthusiasts to rediscover the magic within their own backyard, making it an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of wanderers and homebodies alike.

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Julian Leonard Street (1879-1947) was an American author, born in Chicago. He was a reporter on the New York Mail and Express (later Evening Mail) in 1899 and had charge of its dramatic department in 1900-01. His writings, characterized by a rather obvious but yet a genuine sense of humor, include: My Enemy the Motor (1908), The Need of Change (1909) and Paris à la Carte (1912). He made contributions to magazines. Street twice won an O. Henry Award. His short story, Mr. Bisbee''s Princess, published in Redbook and anthologized in Great American Short Stories: O. Henry Memorial Prize Winning Stories 1919-1934, won the award in 1925. The story was adapted as the 1926 W. C. Fields silent film, So''s Your Old Man.

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