The Parthenon By Way Of Papendrecht is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, first published in 1891. The novel follows the story of a young American, John Davenport, who travels to Europe in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Dutch girl, a French countess, and a German baron. As he travels, he discovers the secrets of the past and the beauty of the present. He also learns about the power of love and the importance of friendship. In the end, he finds his true love and a new home in the Netherlands.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1909 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance