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100 1 _aRussell, William Howard, Sir,
_d1820-1907
245 1 0 _aHesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. 1 (of 2) :
_bA Record of a Ramble in the United States and Canada in the Spring and Summer of 1881
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-22
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Sir William Howard Russell is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the United States and Canada, providing observations on the culture, landscape, and experiences encountered during the spring and summer of 1881. Sir William Howard Russell, a notable journalist and barrister, aims to capture the essence of a rapidly evolving nation and its burgeoning influence on the world stage. The opening of the memoir details the preparations for Russell's journey, setting sail on the steamer "Gallia" from Liverpool with a group that includes the Duke of Sutherland. As they traverse the Atlantic, Russell reflects on the company around him, the crafts of seafaring, and the passengers' diverse backgrounds, all while feeling a mix of nostalgia and anticipation for what lies ahead in America. The narrative hints at a deep appreciation for the changing landscape and the bustling city life he eagerly anticipates in New York, where he plans to revisit and assess the radical transformations since the Civil War. This blend of historical context, personal anecdotes, and a focus on social observation sets the stage for a rich exploration of 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43537
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