02317cam a22003253u 4500 30503 UtSlPG 20260610133709.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01005486 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Money, Edward The Truth About America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-11-19 Produced by KarenD and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Truth About America" by Edward Money is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide insights into American society, culture, and conditions from an English perspective, particularly addressing misconceptions about the United States and the experiences of emigrants. Money draws comparisons between American and English manners, emphasizing courtesies and social customs while reflecting on his journey across the country. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his intentions for writing the book, stating that he seeks to reveal both the truths about America and the challenges faced by English emigrants. Money recounts his initial impressions upon arriving in New York, where he notices a lack of courtesy among the population and details the various social types he encounters. He reflects on the disparities between American and British hospitality, offering anecdotes about his voyage and experiences with the American press. Through his observations and critiques, he sets the stage for a broader exploration of life in America, aiming to provide a fair representation of its people and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel United States -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30503 71349 71349