02526cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000034001142450031001482640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655080081003965201437004775340045019146530044019596530058020036530037020616530060020988560042021581865UtSlPG20260610133050.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aTrollope, Anthony,d1815-188210aNorth America — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1999-08-01  aE-text prepared by Donald Lainson and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.  a"North America — Volume 1" by Anthony Trollope is a travel narrative and cultural observation written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the period surrounding the American Civil War. The narrative results from Trollope's journey through the United States, wherein he examines various aspects of American life, including politics, society, education, and customs, amidst the climate of national discord. The text provides a lens through which readers can understand the complexities of American society at a pivotal moment in its history.  At the start of the volume, Trollope sets the stage for his travels, detailing his motivations and expectations as he embarks on a journey through the United States from August 1861 to May 1862. He candidly discusses the Civil War's impact on his observations, emphasizing that while he aims to describe the American way of life, the ongoing conflict directs much of his commentary. He reflects on prior literary representations of Americans, indicating his desire to strike a balance between critique and admiration for the emerging nation and its people. As he begins his exploration, he notes the contrasting perceptions between Americans and Britons regarding the war, alongside the complex dynamics of their political relationships, thus establishing a rich premise for the travelogue that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865  aCanada -- Description and travel  aTrollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 -- Travel -- North America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1865