02403cam a22003133u 4500 18634 UtSlPG 20260610133432.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Trotter, Isabella Strange, 1816-1878 First impressions of the New World on two travellers from the Old, in the autumn of 1858 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-20 Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) "First Impressions of the New World" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text captures the experiences of two travelers from Europe, exploring various parts of Canada and the United States during their journey in the autumn of 1858. The book aims to provide insights and personal impressions of the landscapes, cities, and people encountered, emphasizing the differences between American and European perspectives. At the start of the narrative, the travelers arrive in New York after a rough sea voyage, detailing their initial experiences and observations about the city. The author recounts the bustling environment, notable events such as the burning of quarantine buildings, and the celebrations surrounding the laying of the transatlantic cable. Early impressions also include reflections on the American transportation system and the local populace's attitudes, setting the stage for a broader exploration of various American locales in subsequent letters. The journal maintains a personal touch, as the mother writes to her daughter, incorporating family dynamics into the travel narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18634 60020 60020