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_aMartineau, Harriet, _d1802-1876 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRetrospect of Western Travel, Volume 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-07-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Julia Miller, Steven Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Harriet Martineau is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's personal journey and observations of America following her travels there in 1834. Martineau offers her insights on the culture, social dynamics, and scenery of the United States as she interacts with diverse inhabitants and encounters various locations, providing a window into both the beauty and complexities of American life during that period. The opening portion of the narrative begins with Martineau recounting her preparation and departure from Liverpool, detailing the anxiety and excitement of embarking on her journey. She vividly describes her experiences aboard the packet ship, including the camaraderie formed among fellow passengers and the challenges faced at sea, such as delays due to unfavorable weather and seasickness. The beginning offers insights into the ship's dynamics and the personalities of the travelers, ultimately leading her to reflect on the profound learning and friendships that arise from her voyage. Through this detailed account, readers are introduced to Martineau's thoughtful and observant style, setting the tone for her exploration of the American landscape and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 | ||
| 653 | _aMartineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 -- Travel -- United States | ||
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