North America — Volume 1 by Anthony Trollope is a captivating travelogue that transports readers through the vast and varied landscapes of the United States and Canada in the mid-19th century. Trollope's vivid descriptions bring the bustling cities, rugged mountains, and expansive prairies to life, painting a rich and detailed picture of a rapidly changing continent.
What sets this book apart is Trollope's keen observations and insightful commentary on the social, political, and cultural aspects of North American society during this time period. From the bustling streets of New York City to the remote wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, Trollope provides a nuanced and thought-provoking look at the people and places he encounters along his journey.
While the book may be a bit dense and detailed at times, it is worth the effort for readers interested in history, travel, or 19th-century literature. Trollope's engaging writing style and keen eye for detail make North America — Volume 1 a compelling read that captures the essence of a continent on the cusp of immense change.
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NORTH AMERICAby ANTHONY TROLLOPE
VOLUME I.
CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER II.
Newport Rhode Island
CHAPTER III.
Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
CHAPTER IV.
Lower Canada
CHAPTER V.
Upper Canada
CHAPTER VI.
The Connection of the Canadas with Great Britain
CHAPTER VII.
Niagara
CHAPTER VIII.
North and West
CHAPTER IX.
From Niagara to the Mississippi
CHAPTER X.
The Upper Mississippi
CHAPTER XI.
Ceres Americana
CHAPTER XII.
Buffalo to New York
CHAPTER XIII.
An Apology for the War
CHAPTER XIV.
New York
CHAPTER XV.
The Constitution of the State of New York
CHAPTER XVI.
Boston
CHAPTER XVII.
Cambridge and Lowell
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Rights of Women
CHAPTER XIX.
Education
CHAPTER XX.
From Boston to Washington
NORTH AMERICA.
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCTION.
It has been the ambition of my literary life to write a book about the United States, and I had made up my mind to visit the country with this object before the intestine troubles of the United States government had commenced. I have not allowed the division among the States and the breaking out of civil war to interfere with my intention; but I should not purposely have chosen this period either for my book or for my visit... Continue reading book >>
