02455cam a22003373u 4500 34679 UtSlPG 20260610133806.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903 Jonathan et son continent. English Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-16 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society" by Max O'Rell and Jack Allyn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The text offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of American society from the perspective of a foreign observer. The book serves as a whimsical account of the author's experiences and observations as he travels through various American cities, illustrating the unique customs, social dynamics, and contradictions of American life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the vastness of America, highlighting its rapid growth and the pride of its citizens—referred to as 'Jonathan'—in their young nation. He shares anecdotes that set a comedic tone, such as the mistaken assumptions about America's geographical center and the overwhelming expanse of its territory. The narrative sets the stage for a journey that promises both amusement and profound observations, as the author intends to unravel the complex character of the American people, their hospitality, and the peculiarities of their social structure. The opening establishes an engaging blend of humor and critique, inviting readers to delve further into this exploration of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs Allyn, Jack Blouët, Mary Bartlett https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34679 75525 75525