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100 1 _aBenwell, John
245 1 3 _aAn Englishman's travels in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"An Englishman's Travels in America: His Observations of Life and Manners in the Free and Slave States" by J. Benwell is a personal narrative and travel account written during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's extensive travels throughout the United States, detailing his observations of the diverse cultures, practices, and societal structures, particularly concerning the stark contrast between free and slave states. Through his travels, Benwell conveys insights on American life, politics, and the complexities surrounding slavery, touching on both the economic and moral implications. The opening of the book presents the author embarking on a tumultuous sea voyage from Bristol to New York aboard the ship "Cosmo". He describes the challenges faced at sea, including encountering icebergs and navigating perilous conditions. Upon arrival in New York, Benwell shares vivid impressions of the city’s bustling streets, diverse population, and stark social dynamics, where commerce thrives alongside the glaring injustices of slavery. This introductory portion sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of America, as Benwell prepares to delve into the intricate tapestry of its societies, politics, and cultural experiences, all the while reflecting on the paradoxes and moral concerns presented by the nation's landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aSlavery -- United States
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10619
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