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A Year's Residence In The United States Of America, Part 1 (1819) - William Cobbett - Bog

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""A Year's Residence in the United States of America, Part 1"" is a travelogue written by William Cobbett in 1819. The book is an account of Cobbett's experiences during his year-long stay in the United States, where he traveled extensively throughout the country, visiting cities and towns, meeting people from all walks of life, and observing the social, political, and economic conditions of the country.In the book, Cobbett provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the American people, as well as their political system, which he compares to that of his native England. He also discusses the geography and natural resources of the country, commenting on the vastness of the land and the abundance of its natural wealth.Throughout the book, Cobbett offers his opinions on various issues, including slavery, which he strongly opposes, and the American system of government, which he admires for its democratic principles. He also comments on the role of religion in American society, and the importance of education and intellectual pursuits.Overall, ""A Year's Residence in the United States of America, Part 1"" is a fascinating account of early 19th century America, written by a keen observer who provides valuable insights into the country's history, culture, and people.In Three Parts.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164557548
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 614
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x31 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 807 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. Juli 2024
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""A Year's Residence in the United States of America, Part 1"" is a travelogue written by William Cobbett in 1819. The book is an account of Cobbett's experiences during his year-long stay in the United States, where he traveled extensively throughout the country, visiting cities and towns, meeting people from all walks of life, and observing the social, political, and economic conditions of the country.In the book, Cobbett provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the American people, as well as their political system, which he compares to that of his native England. He also discusses the geography and natural resources of the country, commenting on the vastness of the land and the abundance of its natural wealth.Throughout the book, Cobbett offers his opinions on various issues, including slavery, which he strongly opposes, and the American system of government, which he admires for its democratic principles. He also comments on the role of religion in American society, and the importance of education and intellectual pursuits.Overall, ""A Year's Residence in the United States of America, Part 1"" is a fascinating account of early 19th century America, written by a keen observer who provides valuable insights into the country's history, culture, and people.In Three Parts.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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