Men and Manners in America 2 Volume Paperback Set

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-1-108-00279-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 825 Seiten, Format (B × H): 323 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 1442 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - North American History

Throughout Men and Manners in America, Thomas Hamilton (1789–1842 ) describes with scathing honesty, and a sometimes sarcastic wit, the political and social structures of the newly independent United States. Hamilton journeyed to America in 1830, determined to write a conclusive and impartial account of its democracy. On his return, however, he was desperately aware that this impartiality had produced writings with the potential to deeply offend. His book was published almost a year later (1833) when Hamilton finally felt duty-bound to speak the truth. Volume 1 describes his experiences of New York, Boston, New England, and Philadelphia, whilst volume 2 describes Hamilton's experiences in Washington, New Orleans, Charleston, Niagara, and Quebec, continuing his exploration of their political circumstances and elaborating on matters including climate and religion.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hamilton, Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Amerikanische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Tourismus & Reise Expeditions- & Reiseliteratur

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume I: 1. Voyage—New York; 2. New York; 3. New York—Hudson River; 4. New York; 5. New York; 6. Voyage—Providence—Boston; 7. Boston; 8. New England; 9. New York; 10. Philadelphia; 11. Philadelphia; Volume II: 1. Journey—Baltimore—Washington; 2. American constitution; 3. Washington; 4. Washington; 5. New Orleans; 6. Journey to Charleston; 7. Journey to Niagara—the falls; 8. Journey to Quebec; 9. New York.