Denmark

Copenhagen comes into view from the water, with busy quays, unusual towers and canals crowded with boats. M. Pearson Thomson's account of Denmark begins with the capital's buildings and daily life, moving from stories of castles and former rulers to restaurants, music and morning markets. Written for young readers, this travel book explains places through the people who work, trade and gather there.

The tour continues into Jutland, where farms and windmills give way to sandy stretches around Skagen. Thomson describes an artists' hotel whose dining room doubles as a picture gallery, a church tower rising above buried walls, and efforts to turn heathland into farmland. Chapters on folklore, fishing, island communities and children's activities broaden the picture. Readers interested in older travel writing can find a view of Danish life shaped by the author's enthusiasm for local customs and close attention to everyday surroundings.