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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aTrollope, Anthony,
_d1815-1882
245 1 0 _aNorth America — Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1999-08-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Donald Lainson and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
520 _a"North America — Volume 2" by Anthony Trollope is a travel narrative and cultural commentary written during the early 19th century. The book serves as a reflection of Trollope's journey through the United States between 1861 and 1862, detailing his observations of American society, politics, and the effects of the Civil War. It provides insights into various aspects of American life, including industry, government, religion, and everyday customs, while imbued with the author's distinct perspective and critique. At the start of this volume, Trollope presents his observations of Washington, D.C., critically analyzing the city's layout, public buildings, and the social climate during the Civil War. He describes the contrast between the city's grand ambitions and its actual state, remarking on its unfinished nature and the lack of commercial vitality. Trollope, with a keen eye for detail, paints a vivid picture of the city during wartime, highlighting the disconnect between the government's aspirations and the realities on the ground, including the military presence and the struggles of its residents. The opening sets the tone for the rest of the volume, indicating a blend of personal narrative and societal examination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
653 _aCanada -- Description and travel
653 _aTrollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 -- Travel -- North America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1866
999 _c43977
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