02809cam a22003613u 4500 70232 UtSlPG 20260610134626.0 m cr n 260607r20231839utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805?-1863 Aristocracy in America. From the sketch-book of a German nobleman. vol. 2 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-08 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Aristocracy in America: From the Sketch-Book of a German Nobleman" edited by Francis J. Grund is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the perceptions and experiences of a European aristocrat traveling through early American society, contrasting its social hierarchies and values with those of Europe. The author investigates the dynamics between different social classes, particularly focusing on the emerging American aristocracy and its complicated relationship with the lower classes. The opening of the text introduces the author's arrival in Boston, where he observes the city's unique blend of old-world charm and new democratic ideals. He details the exclusivity of the higher classes, their disdain for the lower orders, and the economic realities of the American aristocracy. The narrative reflects the tension between wealth and class status in a society that values individual merit over lineage, while also highlighting the often self-imposed boundaries that separate different social groups. Through his interactions and observations in various locations, the German nobleman critiques the emerging social order and the contradictions inherent in American egalitarianism, setting the stage for a deeper examination of these themes in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1839 United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs https://archive.org/details/aristocracyina02grun/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70232 110965 110965