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LoC No.: 16027451
Title:
American Life
A Narrative of Two Years' City and Country Residence in the United States
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "American Life" by Mrs. Felton is a personal narrative detailing the author's observations during her two-year residence in the United States, written in the early 19th century. The work combines elements of travel writing and social commentary, providing insights into the American experience from the perspective of an Englishwoman. It reflects her experiences during a significant voyage, the aftermath of arriving in New York, and her encounters with various aspects of American society and culture. The opening of the book begins with the author's emotional reflections as she embarks on her journey from Europe, portraying the mixture of melancholy and anticipation that accompanies such departures. She describes the unfavourable conditions aboard the ship, including seasickness, and introduces fellow passengers, including the unkind captain and his wife, as well as other intriguing individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through her observations, Mrs. Felton crafts an engaging narrative that captures both her struggles at sea and her initial impressions of America, setting the stage for her explorations of life in both urban and rural settings as she acclimates to her new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Felton, Mrs.
EBook No.: 61676
Published: Mar 25, 2020
Downloads: 38
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
Subject: New York (State) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16027451
Title:
American Life
A Narrative of Two Years' City and Country Residence in the United States
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "American Life" by Mrs. Felton is a personal narrative detailing the author's observations during her two-year residence in the United States, written in the early 19th century. The work combines elements of travel writing and social commentary, providing insights into the American experience from the perspective of an Englishwoman. It reflects her experiences during a significant voyage, the aftermath of arriving in New York, and her encounters with various aspects of American society and culture. The opening of the book begins with the author's emotional reflections as she embarks on her journey from Europe, portraying the mixture of melancholy and anticipation that accompanies such departures. She describes the unfavourable conditions aboard the ship, including seasickness, and introduces fellow passengers, including the unkind captain and his wife, as well as other intriguing individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through her observations, Mrs. Felton crafts an engaging narrative that captures both her struggles at sea and her initial impressions of America, setting the stage for her explorations of life in both urban and rural settings as she acclimates to her new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Felton, Mrs.
EBook No.: 61676
Published: Mar 25, 2020
Downloads: 38
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
Subject: New York (State) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.