02329cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000051001142450032001652640051001973000047002483360026002953370026003213380036003475000031003835080109004145201237005235340045017606530044018056530037018496530058018868560042019449990017019867526UtSlPG20260610133208.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aBird, Isabella L.q(Isabella Lucy),d1831-190414aThe Englishwoman in America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Englishwoman in America" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the author's experiences and observations as she travels across America, providing insights into the culture, society, and landscapes she encounters. Bird's journey takes her from her departure in England, across the Atlantic Ocean, and into various regions of North America, including Halifax and Prince Edward Island.  At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on her reasons for traveling to America and her initial impressions of the people she encounters aboard the ship. She expresses her ambivalence towards American culture, shaped by preconceived notions and the diverse backgrounds of her fellow passengers. The opening chapters detail her discomfort during the voyage and her thoughts on the chaotic reception upon arriving at Halifax. Bird contrasts her expectations against the realities of American life, hinting at both her challenges in adapting to new environments and the excitement of discovering a vastly different culture. This blend of personal experience and social commentary sets the tone for her reflections throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aCanada -- Description and travel  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-186540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7526  c49516d49516