The Real and the Ideal V2: Or Illustrations of Travel is a book written by William John Birch and published in 1840. The book is a collection of travel stories and illustrations that aim to showcase the contrast between the real world and the ideal world. Birch takes the reader on a journey through various countries and cultures, providing vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs he encounters. The book is split into two volumes, with the second volume containing a series of engravings that accompany the travel stories. The illustrations depict scenes from Birch's travels, including landscapes, architecture, and people. The book is a fascinating insight into the world of travel in the 19th century and provides a unique perspective on the contrast between reality and the ideal.In Two Volumes.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.