Bøger af Arthur Cunynghame

A Glimpse at the Great Western Republic is a book written by Arthur Cunynghame in 1852. The book offers a detailed description of the United States of America during the mid-19th century. Cunynghame, who was a British military officer, traveled extensively throughout the US and wrote about his experiences and observations.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the political system, the economy, society, and culture of the US. Cunynghame provides a critical analysis of the American political system, comparing it to the British system. He also discusses the issue of slavery and its impact on the country.In addition to politics, Cunynghame also writes about the American landscape and the natural beauty of the country. He describes the vast wilderness of the West and the majesty of the Rocky Mountains.Overall, A Glimpse at the Great Western Republic is an insightful and detailed account of the United States during a pivotal moment in its history. The book provides a unique perspective on the country from an outsider's point of view and offers valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural landscape of the US during the mid-19th century.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.

This two-volume 1844 work is a memoir of the tour of duty of Captain Arthur Cunynghame (1812-84) in China as aide-de-camp to Major-General Lord Saltoun, Commander of the East India Company's troops there. His observations of 'a country that is so strange and new to all Europe' are fascinating.

Guides readers through a virtual tasting tour of cheese fdairies and vineyards. This book is based around a personal selection of twelve of the finest cheeses, and the people who make them, matched with twelve wines; and more.