Four Years In Great Britain (1836)

Four Years In Great Britain (1836)

Calvin Colton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ensayos literarios
ISBN:
9781436851886
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''Four Years In Great Britain'' is a travelogue written by the American author Calvin Colton. The book chronicles Colton’s experiences and observations during his four-year stay in Great Britain, from 1832 to 1836. The author provides a detailed account of his travels across England, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as his interactions with prominent figures of the time, including politicians, religious leaders, and intellectuals. Colton’s writing style is descriptive and engaging, and he offers insightful commentary on British society and culture, as well as the political and economic landscape of the country during the early 19th century. He also provides a unique perspective on the relationship between the United States and Great Britain, as he was a representative of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions during his stay. Overall, ''Four Years In Great Britain'' offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, political, and cultural life of Great Britain in the early 19th century, as seen through the eyes of an American traveler and observer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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