02293cam a22003493u 4500 45925 UtSlPG 20260610134044.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06029024 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Duncan, Sara Jeannette, 1861-1922 An American Girl in London Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-10 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "An American Girl in London" by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mamie Wick, an American girl from Chicago, as she embarks on a journey to London alone after her parents are unable to accompany her. Through her experiences, the book explores cultural contrasts, personal identity, and the unique perspective of an American girl navigating British society. At the start of the narrative, Mamie Wick introduces herself and sets the stage for her adventures in London. She discusses her upbringing, family background, and her motivations for travel, revealing her cheerful and inquisitive nature. As she sails towards her new destination, she grapples with feelings of loneliness and anticipation while reflecting on the curious impression the American girl has left on the English. Upon arrival, her interactions with various characters, from fellow passengers to her distant relative Mrs. Portheris, highlight the humorous and often bewildering cultural differences she encounters, establishing a foundation for the explorations and insights that will follow in her English adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Girls -- Fiction Americans -- England -- Fiction Townsend, F. H. (Frederick Henry), 1868-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45925 86764 86764