This edition had all images removed.
Title: The American scene
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall,1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: New England: an autumn impression -- New York revisited -- New York and the Hudson: a spring impression -- New York: social notes -- The Bowery and thereabouts -- The sense of Newport -- Boston -- Concord and Salem -- Philadelphia -- Baltimore -- Washington -- Richmond -- Charleston -- Florida.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The American Scene" by Henry James is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's observations and reflections on his return to America after a long absence, capturing the essence of different regions and social conditions he encounters. Through his explorations, James delves into the complexities of American life, the nuances of society, and the interplay of culture and environment, often showcasing contrasts between the old and the new. The opening of the narrative establishes James's perspective as he arrives back in America, infused with a rich blend of nostalgia and curiosity. He describes his impressions of New York, reminiscing about its sights and sounds, while recognizing the changes that have occurred in his absence. The author reflects on the familiar and the foreign elements he encounters, pondering the nature of social dynamics and cultural identity. His perceptive observations reveal a multi-faceted view of American society, laden with both fondness and critical inquiry, as he embarks on a journey to understand the evolving landscape and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 68717
Published: Aug 8, 2022
Downloads: 182
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
Subject: Atlantic States -- Description and travel
Subject: James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- Atlantic States
Subject: Travelers' writings, American
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The American scene
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall,1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: New England: an autumn impression -- New York revisited -- New York and the Hudson: a spring impression -- New York: social notes -- The Bowery and thereabouts -- The sense of Newport -- Boston -- Concord and Salem -- Philadelphia -- Baltimore -- Washington -- Richmond -- Charleston -- Florida.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The American Scene" by Henry James is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's observations and reflections on his return to America after a long absence, capturing the essence of different regions and social conditions he encounters. Through his explorations, James delves into the complexities of American life, the nuances of society, and the interplay of culture and environment, often showcasing contrasts between the old and the new. The opening of the narrative establishes James's perspective as he arrives back in America, infused with a rich blend of nostalgia and curiosity. He describes his impressions of New York, reminiscing about its sights and sounds, while recognizing the changes that have occurred in his absence. The author reflects on the familiar and the foreign elements he encounters, pondering the nature of social dynamics and cultural identity. His perceptive observations reveal a multi-faceted view of American society, laden with both fondness and critical inquiry, as he embarks on a journey to understand the evolving landscape and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 68717
Published: Aug 8, 2022
Downloads: 182
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
Subject: Atlantic States -- Description and travel
Subject: James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- Atlantic States
Subject: Travelers' writings, American
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.