A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its InstitutionsKnopf, 1962 - 487 páginas In 1839, Marryat published his Diary in America, a travelogue that reflects his criticisms of American culture and society. The book and the author were both subject to acts of violence, including the burning of the book and of Marryat's effigy in public. |
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... majority are content with their position . It is lamentable to observe how many bad feelings , how many evil passions , are constantly in a state of activity from this unfortunate chaotical want of gradation and dis- cipline , where all ...
... majority are content with their position . It is lamentable to observe how many bad feelings , how many evil passions , are constantly in a state of activity from this unfortunate chaotical want of gradation and dis- cipline , where all ...
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... Majority The he majority are always in the right . . . . The great question is , what is a majority ? must it be a whole nation , or a portion of a nation , or a portion of the popula- tion of a city , or , in fact , any plus against ...
... Majority The he majority are always in the right . . . . The great question is , what is a majority ? must it be a whole nation , or a portion of a nation , or a portion of the popula- tion of a city , or , in fact , any plus against ...
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... majority most certainly may be said to be . There are , however , other causes which assist this delusion on the part of the majority of the Americans , the principal of which is the want of comparison . The Ameri- cans are too far ...
... majority most certainly may be said to be . There are , however , other causes which assist this delusion on the part of the majority of the Americans , the principal of which is the want of comparison . The Ameri- cans are too far ...
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INTRODUCTION page 3 XI page | 83 |
Arrival in the New World XIII page | 91 |
New York City XIV page 99 | 99 |
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