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Diary In America V2

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""Diary in America V2"" is a book written by Captain Frederick Marryat, a British naval officer and novelist who visited the United States in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of his travels and experiences in America, including his observations of American culture, politics, and society. Marryat writes about his visits to various cities, such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well as his encounters with notable figures such as President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee leader John Ross. The book also includes Marryat's reflections on slavery and the abolitionist movement, as well as his opinions on American democracy and the country's future prospects. Overall, ""Diary in America V2"" provides a fascinating glimpse into America during a pivotal period in its history, as seen through the eyes of a foreign visitor.""We set off and before we reached the mill, we passed a hollow; the dog barked furiously, and I let him go. After a time I heard a noise in a bush. 'Did you not hear?' said I to my neighbour. --'Yes, ' replied he; 'but I also heard a rustling on the bank this way. Do you look out sharp in that direction, whilst I look out in this.' He had hardly said so, and I had not turned my head, when out came the old she-bear, in the direction where my neighbour had been watching, and sat upon her hind legs in a clear place. My friend levelled his gun; to my delight he had forgotten to cock it.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162659800
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 266
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 463 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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""Diary in America V2"" is a book written by Captain Frederick Marryat, a British naval officer and novelist who visited the United States in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of his travels and experiences in America, including his observations of American culture, politics, and society. Marryat writes about his visits to various cities, such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well as his encounters with notable figures such as President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee leader John Ross. The book also includes Marryat's reflections on slavery and the abolitionist movement, as well as his opinions on American democracy and the country's future prospects. Overall, ""Diary in America V2"" provides a fascinating glimpse into America during a pivotal period in its history, as seen through the eyes of a foreign visitor.""We set off and before we reached the mill, we passed a hollow; the dog barked furiously, and I let him go. After a time I heard a noise in a bush. 'Did you not hear?' said I to my neighbour. --'Yes, ' replied he; 'but I also heard a rustling on the bank this way. Do you look out sharp in that direction, whilst I look out in this.' He had hardly said so, and I had not turned my head, when out came the old she-bear, in the direction where my neighbour had been watching, and sat upon her hind legs in a clear place. My friend levelled his gun; to my delight he had forgotten to cock it.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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