03023cam a22003613u 4500 35575 UtSlPG 20260610133819.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13005993 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Glazier, Willard W., 1841-1905 Peculiarities of American Cities Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-03-14 Albany -- Boston -- Buffalo -- Brooklyn -- Baltimore -- Charleston -- Cincinnati -- Cleveland -- Chicago -- Cheyenne -- Detroit -- Erie -- Harrisburg -- Hartford -- Lancaster -- Milwaukee -- Montreal -- Newark -- New Haven -- New Orleans -- New York -- Omaha -- Ottawa -- Pittsburg -- Portland -- Philadelphia -- Providence -- Quebec -- Reading -- Richmond -- Saint Paul -- Salt Lake City -- San Francisco -- Savannah -- Springfield -- St. Louis -- Syracuse -- Toronto -- Washington. Produced by Chris Curnow, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Peculiarities of American Cities" by Captain Willard Glazier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctive features and characteristics of various American cities, drawing from the author's extensive experiences living in over a hundred cities across the country. With a focus on personal observations rather than dry statistics, it aims to present a vibrant picture of urban life in America during that period. The opening of the book introduces the city of Albany as the author recounts his journey from Boston. He expresses a deep connection to Albany, reflecting on his memories and the historical significance of the city as the capital of New York. The text highlights notable landmarks such as the new Capitol building, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and the bustling business atmosphere of State Street. Additionally, Glazier paints a vivid picture of Albany's attractive surroundings and its historical context, setting a tone that suggests a blend of nostalgia and admiration for the city's development and charm. This establishes the foundation for the book's exploration of American cities, inviting readers to discover the unique stories behind each urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel Cities and towns -- United States Cities and towns -- Canada https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35575 76418 76418