02428cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000350011524500330015026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800470040052013440044753400450179165300440183665300370188065300580191765300550197585600430203099900170207323138UtSlPG20260610133530.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aMarryat, Frederick,d1792-184810aDiary in America, Series Two 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 Two" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The text offers a detailed account of Marryat's observations of the social, cultural, and transportation practices in the United States and Canada during his travels in the late 1830s. The author critiques various aspects of American society while documenting his experiences and impressions, highlighting both the peculiarities and the charm of the locations he visits.   The opening of this narrative sets the stage for Marryat's exploration of American travel, beginning with his reflections on the insights foreign travelers like himself might provide that locals often overlook. He shares anecdotes from his journeys across the vast continent, addressing the challenges and idiosyncrasies of transportation via stage coaches and steamships. His commentary ranges from the state of American roads and the quality of horses to the behavior of drivers and passengers, revealing a blend of admiration and critical observation as he notes the contrasts between American and British customs in travel. Marryat's engaging prose is enriched with humor and a keen sense of observation, promising readers a unique perspective on American life during this dynamic period. (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/23138  c64190d64190