02428cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000180011524500390013326400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800730038952014040046253400450186665300440191165300290195565300580198485600430204299900170208510619UtSlPG20260610133244.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aBenwell, John13aAn Englishman's travels in America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"An Englishman's Travels in America: His Observations of Life and Manners in the Free and Slave States" by J. Benwell is a personal narrative and travel account written during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's extensive travels throughout the United States, detailing his observations of the diverse cultures, practices, and societal structures, particularly concerning the stark contrast between free and slave states. Through his travels, Benwell conveys insights on American life, politics, and the complexities surrounding slavery, touching on both the economic and moral implications.  The opening of the book presents the author embarking on a tumultuous sea voyage from Bristol to New York aboard the ship "Cosmo". He describes the challenges faced at sea, including encountering icebergs and navigating perilous conditions. Upon arrival in New York, Benwell shares vivid impressions of the city’s bustling streets, diverse population, and stark social dynamics, where commerce thrives alongside the glaring injustices of slavery. This introductory portion sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of America, as Benwell prepares to delve into the intricate tapestry of its societies, politics, and cultural experiences, all the while reflecting on the paradoxes and moral concerns presented by the nation's landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aSlavery -- United States  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-186540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10619  c52079d52079