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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.
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.