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LoC No.: 98000923

Title: The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin

Note: Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin" by James F. Muirhead is a personal account and exploration of American society, written in the late 19th century. The book shares the author's reflections from his travels across the United States, contrasting British customs with American practices. It aims to provide both an admiration and critique of American culture through specific observations, particularly in areas such as social dynamics, individual freedoms, and societal expectations. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the author's perspective on America and its people. Muirhead reflects on the varied experiences of travelers in the United States, emphasizing that personal biases and expectations significantly influence their perception of the country. He stresses the importance of maintaining an open mind when encountering American society, which he describes as a landscape of contrasts, highlighting both the advantages and shortcomings of the American way of life. The introductory chapter establishes a foundation for the author's exploration of myriad topics, from social issues to cultural phenomena, all encapsulated in the theme of duality that defines America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Muirhead, James F. (James Fullarton), 1853-1934

EBook No.: 17648

Published: Jan 31, 2006

Downloads: 185

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Civilization

Subject: United States -- Description and travel

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918

Subject: National characteristics, American

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17648:2 2006-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Muirhead, James F. (James Fullarton) en urn:lccn:98000923 1
2024-11-09T23:03:06Z The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 98000923

Title: The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin

Note: Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Karen Dalrymple, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin" by James F. Muirhead is a personal account and exploration of American society, written in the late 19th century. The book shares the author's reflections from his travels across the United States, contrasting British customs with American practices. It aims to provide both an admiration and critique of American culture through specific observations, particularly in areas such as social dynamics, individual freedoms, and societal expectations. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the author's perspective on America and its people. Muirhead reflects on the varied experiences of travelers in the United States, emphasizing that personal biases and expectations significantly influence their perception of the country. He stresses the importance of maintaining an open mind when encountering American society, which he describes as a landscape of contrasts, highlighting both the advantages and shortcomings of the American way of life. The introductory chapter establishes a foundation for the author's exploration of myriad topics, from social issues to cultural phenomena, all encapsulated in the theme of duality that defines America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Muirhead, James F. (James Fullarton), 1853-1934

EBook No.: 17648

Published: Jan 31, 2006

Downloads: 185

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Civilization

Subject: United States -- Description and travel

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918

Subject: National characteristics, American

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17648:3 2006-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Muirhead, James F. (James Fullarton) en urn:lccn:98000923 1