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100 1 _aFuller, Margaret,
_d1810-1850
245 1 0 _aAt Home and Abroad; Or, Things and Thoughts in America and Europe
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-18
508 _aProduced by Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"At Home and Abroad; Or, Things and Thoughts in America and Europe" by Margaret Fuller Ossoli is a collection of travel writings and reflections penned in the mid-19th century. This work draws on Fuller’s extensive journeys through the United States and Europe, capturing the essence of her experiences and thoughts during a transformative period in American history, particularly regarding themes of freedom and individuality. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Fuller's explorations, beginning with her observations on the varied ways people travel and perceive the world around them. She categorizes travelers into three classes, highlighting a more discerning gaze that seeks meaning beyond mere observation. The narrative then transitions seamlessly into her personal account of visiting Niagara Falls, where she reflects on the overwhelming beauty and power of the natural landscape, contrasting it with human experiences and desires. Throughout the beginning, Fuller’s lyrical prose intertwines personal anecdotes with philosophical musings, inviting readers to contemplate the deeper significance of both nature and human endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
653 _aGreat Lakes (North America)
653 _aRome (Italy) -- History -- Revolution of 1848-1849
653 _aItaly -- History -- 1849-1870
700 1 _aFuller, Arthur B.
_q(Arthur Buckminster),
_d1822-1862
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16327
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