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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... received them at the factory's new house , in my room , which was large and held them all . One came and presented me with a pair of garters ; another , with a portion of the head - dress ; another , with moccasins ; at last , the kilt ...
... received them at the factory's new house , in my room , which was large and held them all . One came and presented me with a pair of garters ; another , with a portion of the head - dress ; another , with moccasins ; at last , the kilt ...
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... received on her head , and kneeling by his side was his sister , who was also much injured . The poor women were lamenting over him , and thinking noth- ing of their own hurts ; and he , it appears , was also thinking nothing about his ...
... received on her head , and kneeling by his side was his sister , who was also much injured . The poor women were lamenting over him , and thinking noth- ing of their own hurts ; and he , it appears , was also thinking nothing about his ...
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... received , welcomed , and hospitably entertained ; but as the wayfarers multiply , what was at first a pleasure be- comes a tax . For instance , let us take Western Virginia , through which the first irruption to the far west may be ...
... received , welcomed , and hospitably entertained ; but as the wayfarers multiply , what was at first a pleasure be- comes a tax . For instance , let us take Western Virginia , through which the first irruption to the far west may be ...
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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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