Diary In America, Series One

Diary In America, Series One

AKA Captain Marryat / Frederick Marryat

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9789354848179
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A fresh compass for the mind and heart, Diary In America invites readers to pace a ship’s deck through a fledgling nation. The diary becomes a map of first impressions, a voyage of observation and reflection that turns travel into narrative medicine for the curious.Frederick Marryat’s voyage-turned-historical travelogue offers more than warm anecdotes; it is a lucid record of early american society and frontier life. In measured prose, the book surveys ports, towns, and inland scenes with a keen eye for character, culture, and consequence. It reads both as a maritime memoir and a robust historical travelogue, weaving cultural encounters america into a living tapestry that rewards armchair travel readers and scholarly curiosity alike. The narrative forms a bridge between classic voyage narratives and modern curiosity about the nineteenth century, making it a valuable touchstone for those pursuing historical research references or simply the pleasures of lucid travel writing.This edition is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it has been carefully restored for today’s and future generations. A true collector’s item and cultural treasure, it invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors to discover a vivid window on New World life, maritime markets, and the adventurous spirit that defined an era.

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