Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Benwell, John Benwell, J. (John) An Englishman's travels in America : $b his observations of life and manners in the free and slave states Produced by Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "An Englishman's Travels in America: His Observations of Life and Manners in the Free and Slave States" by J. Benwell is a personal narrative and travel account written during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's extensive travels throughout the United States, detailing his observations of the diverse cultures, practices, and societal structures, particularly concerning the stark contrast between free and slave states. Through his travels, Benwell conveys insights on American life, politics, and the complexities surrounding slavery, touching on both the economic and moral implications. The opening of the book presents the author embarking on a tumultuous sea voyage from Bristol to New York aboard the ship "Cosmo". He describes the challenges faced at sea, including encountering icebergs and navigating perilous conditions. Upon arrival in New York, Benwell shares vivid impressions of the city’s bustling streets, diverse population, and stark social dynamics, where commerce thrives alongside the glaring injustices of slavery. This introductory portion sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of America, as Benwell prepares to delve into the intricate tapestry of its societies, politics, and cultural experiences, all the while reflecting on the paradoxes and moral concerns presented by the nation's landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Slavery -- United States United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 E151 Text Slavery Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 353054 2025-08-05T04:12:43.539889 text/html 323678 2024-10-28T17:56:22 text/html 224314 2025-08-05T04:12:51.042853 application/epub+zip 230247 2025-08-05T04:12:46.953835 application/epub+zip 196654 2025-08-05T04:12:45.758892 application/epub+zip 393597 2025-08-05T04:12:54.230878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373933 2025-08-05T04:12:50.191842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341594 2022-09-05T08:47:24.745093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332948 2025-08-05T04:12:43.078874 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 313048 2024-10-28T17:56:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16640 2025-08-05T04:12:54.366832 application/rdf+xml 13543 2025-08-05T04:12:46.252844 image/jpeg 2914 2025-08-05T04:12:46.005859 image/jpeg 226159 2025-08-05T04:12:43.569850 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog