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_aMuirhead, James F. _q(James Fullarton), _d1853-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Land of Contrasts: A Briton's View of His American Kin |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- Civilization | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918 | ||
| 653 | _aNational characteristics, American | ||
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