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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 0 _aYour United States: Impressions of a first visit
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Those_United_States
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-15
508 _aProduced by Rick Niles, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Your United States: Impressions of a First Visit" by Arnold Bennett is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's observations and experiences during his first visit to America, discussing various aspects of American life, culture, and the contrasts with Europe. Bennett dives into a range of topics, from the architecture and bustling streets of New York to the Capitol in Washington and the uniqueness of cities like Boston and Chicago. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Bennett's exploration, beginning with his arrival in America after a long sea voyage. He describes his first experiences on the ship, the excitement of disembarking, and his initial impressions of New York City’s vibrant atmosphere. Bennett's observations offer a blend of humor and critique as he navigates through the city's restaurants and lounges, describing the eclectic mix of characters he encounters, including waiters and fellow travelers. As he settles into this new environment, he captures the anticipation and thrill of exploring an unfamiliar land, setting the tone for the reflections and insights that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
700 1 _aCraig, Frank,
_d1874-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15063
999 _c56451
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