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100 1 _aDorr, David F.
245 1 2 _aA Colored Man Round the World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-16
508 _aProduced by Christopher Wright, Carlo Traverso 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"A Colored Man Round the World" by David F. Dorr is a travel account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the journeys of the author, a quadroon, as he explores various cultures and countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Through his unique perspective as a man of color during this era, Dorr shares his observations about different societies, shedding light on issues of race, freedom, and identity. The beginning of the book introduces the author's experience upon arriving in Liverpool, where he reflects on his first impressions of England and contrasts it with his life in America as a free man amidst a backdrop of slavery. Dorr engages with local customs and people, noting the roads and architecture while establishing a connection with a young hotel servant named Mary. He hints at the complexities of his identity and the broader societal themes that will unfold as he travels onward. Dorr's observations are infused with a blend of curiosity and critical insight, setting the stage for his encounters throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle East -- Description and travel
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Biography
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
653 _aDorr, David F. -- Travel -- Europe
653 _aDorr, David F. -- Travel -- Middle East
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55759
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