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A Diary in America, With Remarks on Its Institutions, of III, Part Second; Volume I

A Diary in America, With Remarks on Its Institutions, of III, Part Second; Volume I

Frederick Marryat

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781174310973
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'A Diary in America' offers a fascinating glimpse into the United States during the early 19th century through the eyes of Frederick Marryat, a keen observer of his time. This second part of Volume I provides a detailed account of American society, customs, and institutions. Marryat’s insightful remarks cover a wide range of topics, from political systems and social norms to the everyday lives of Americans. His observations provide valuable historical context and offer a unique perspective on the young nation’s development. Readers interested in American history, sociology, or travel literature will find Marryat’s diary both informative and engaging.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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