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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... party , for the other two inns were the resort of the Sympathizers , and in these , consequently , scenes of great excitement took place . The landlord put into my hand a newspaper published that day , containing a series of resolutions ...
... party , for the other two inns were the resort of the Sympathizers , and in these , consequently , scenes of great excitement took place . The landlord put into my hand a newspaper published that day , containing a series of resolutions ...
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... party of Sioux , were received kindly into their lodges ; they re- turned this hospitality by treacherously murdering eleven of the Sioux while they were asleep . This time the Sioux brought forward their complaint . " You tell us not ...
... party of Sioux , were received kindly into their lodges ; they re- turned this hospitality by treacherously murdering eleven of the Sioux while they were asleep . This time the Sioux brought forward their complaint . " You tell us not ...
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... party . That this party is strong , and is daily becoming stronger , is very true ; the stronger it becomes , the worse will be the prospects of the United States . In England the case was very different : the government had a right to ...
... party . That this party is strong , and is daily becoming stronger , is very true ; the stronger it becomes , the worse will be the prospects of the United States . In England the case was very different : the government had a right to ...
Índice
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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