Sketches Of History, Life, And Manners, In The United States (1826)
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ISBN10: 1164789120
ISBN13: 9781164789123
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164789123
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sketches of History, Life, and Manners in the United States is a book written by Anne Newport Royall in 1826. It is a collection of sketches and observations of her travels throughout the United States, focusing on the people, customs, and way of life in different regions of the country. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic. The first section is a series of sketches of historical events and figures, including the American Revolution and George Washington. The second section focuses on the customs and manners of different regions of the country, including New England, the South, and the West. The third section is a collection of personal anecdotes and observations about the people Royall encountered on her travels. She writes about the hospitality of strangers, the kindness of people she met, and the hardships of life on the frontier. Throughout the book, Royall provides a unique perspective on life in the early 19th century United States. Her writing is lively and engaging, and she offers insights into the social, political, and economic conditions of the time. Overall, Sketches of History, Life, and Manners in the United States is an important historical document that offers a glimpse into the lives of Americans in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, culture, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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