02314cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000350011524500330015026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800470040052012590044753400450170665300440175165300370179565300580183265300550189085600430194523137UtSlPG20260610133530.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aMarryat, Frederick,d1792-184810aDiary in America, Series One 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-21  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Diary in America, Series One" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the author's keen observations during his travels through the United States and Canada, dissecting the cultural and societal differences he encounters in a rapidly changing America. Marryat embarks on a journey to explore the complexities of American society, assessing the impacts of democracy and various state identities on the collective character of its people.  The opening of this work establishes Marryat's intent to provide an insightful critique of American society and its institutions, shaped by his extensive travel and prior literary experience. He reflects on the stark contrasts he observes in New York City, describing it initially as reminiscent of a provincial English town, before coming to appreciate the nuances it holds. The narrative also touches on the state of transition America is in, characterized by distinct regional identities amidst the burgeoning democratic spirit. Through his anecdotes and observations, Marryat sets the stage for a detailed examination of the American character against the backdrop of its political and social evolution. (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 -- 1783-1865  aMarryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 -- Travel -- America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23137