American Notes For General Circulation - Charles Dickens - Bog

""American Notes for General Circulation"" is a travelogue written by the famous English author, Charles Dickens, after his visit to the United States in 1842. The book is a collection of Dickens' observations, experiences, and opinions on various aspects of American society, including politics, slavery, and culture. In the book, Dickens describes his travels to major American cities such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, as well as his visit to the Niagara Falls. He also comments on the differences between American and British society, including the lack of a monarchy and the prevalence of democracy. One of the most notable aspects of the book is Dickens' criticism of American slavery, which he witnessed firsthand during his visit to a Virginia plantation. He also comments on the treatment of Native Americans and the harsh living conditions of the working class. Overall, ""American Notes for General Circulation"" provides a unique perspective on America in the mid-19th century, from the eyes of one of the most celebrated authors of the time. The book remains a valuable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history or literature.The most comfortable of all the hotels of which I had any experience in the United States, and they were not a few, is Barnum's, in that city: where the English traveller will find curtains to his bed, for the first and probably the last time in America (this is a disinterested remark, for I never use them); and where he will be likely to have enough water for washing himself, which is not at all a common case.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.