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100 1 _aMuirhead, James F.
_q(James Fullarton),
_d1853-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-31
508 _aProduced by Bethanne M. Simms, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin" by James F. Muirhead is a personal account and exploration of American society, written in the late 19th century. The book shares the author's reflections from his travels across the United States, contrasting British customs with American practices. It aims to provide both an admiration and critique of American culture through specific observations, particularly in areas such as social dynamics, individual freedoms, and societal expectations. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the author's perspective on America and its people. Muirhead reflects on the varied experiences of travelers in the United States, emphasizing that personal biases and expectations significantly influence their perception of the country. He stresses the importance of maintaining an open mind when encountering American society, which he describes as a landscape of contrasts, highlighting both the advantages and shortcomings of the American way of life. The introductory chapter establishes a foundation for the author's exploration of myriad topics, from social issues to cultural phenomena, all encapsulated in the theme of duality that defines America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Civilization
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
653 _aNational characteristics, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17648
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