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Title: First impressions of the New World on two travellers from the Old, in the autumn of 1858
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "First Impressions of the New World" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text captures the experiences of two travelers from Europe, exploring various parts of Canada and the United States during their journey in the autumn of 1858. The book aims to provide insights and personal impressions of the landscapes, cities, and people encountered, emphasizing the differences between American and European perspectives. At the start of the narrative, the travelers arrive in New York after a rough sea voyage, detailing their initial experiences and observations about the city. The author recounts the bustling environment, notable events such as the burning of quarantine buildings, and the celebrations surrounding the laying of the transatlantic cable. Early impressions also include reflections on the American transportation system and the local populace's attitudes, setting the stage for a broader exploration of various American locales in subsequent letters. The journal maintains a personal touch, as the mother writes to her daughter, incorporating family dynamics into the travel narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trotter, Isabella Strange, 1816-1878
EBook No.: 18634
Published: Jun 20, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: First impressions of the New World on two travellers from the Old, in the autumn of 1858
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
(www.canadiana.org))
Summary: "First Impressions of the New World" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text captures the experiences of two travelers from Europe, exploring various parts of Canada and the United States during their journey in the autumn of 1858. The book aims to provide insights and personal impressions of the landscapes, cities, and people encountered, emphasizing the differences between American and European perspectives. At the start of the narrative, the travelers arrive in New York after a rough sea voyage, detailing their initial experiences and observations about the city. The author recounts the bustling environment, notable events such as the burning of quarantine buildings, and the celebrations surrounding the laying of the transatlantic cable. Early impressions also include reflections on the American transportation system and the local populace's attitudes, setting the stage for a broader exploration of various American locales in subsequent letters. The journal maintains a personal touch, as the mother writes to her daughter, incorporating family dynamics into the travel narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trotter, Isabella Strange, 1816-1878
EBook No.: 18634
Published: Jun 20, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.