The book "A stay in France with an excursion along the Rhine and a second visit to Switzerland" by the author James Fenimore Cooper is a fascinating sketch of a trip to Europe in the 19th century. The author talks about his impressions of his stay in France, about the picturesque scenery of the Rhine and fascinating places in Switzerland. In his book, Cooper describes in detail each stop of his trip, impressions of meetings with local residents, impressive sights and natural beauties that he once saw with his own eyes. This work gives the reader the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of 19th century Europe and go on an exciting journey with the author.