Views of Society and Manners in America: In a Series of Letters from that Country to a Friend in England, During the Years 1818, 1819, and 1820E. Bliss and E. White, 1821 - 387 pagina's This little volume of letters provides a very early look at the United States through the "eyes of a foreigner." The topics of the letters range freely and broadly across a large spectrum of American life. Subjects include "Appearance and manners of the young women," "Abolition of the salve-trade," "Penal code," Manners of the working classes," "American farmer" and "Indian village." It seems there was little the author did not witness and write about. This is an informative and delightful read for anyone who enjoys correspondence, history or people of strong opinion. |
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Views of Society and Manners in America: In a Series of Letters from that ... Frances Wright Volledige weergave - 1821 |
Views of Society and Manners in America: In a Series of Letters from that ... Frances Wright Volledige weergave - 1822 |
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