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 Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 297 Sturge, Joseph 1793 1859 A Visit to the United States in 1841 Produced by Amy Overmyer and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Visit to the United States in 1841" by Joseph Sturge is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book presents a chronicle of Sturge's observations and experiences during his visit to the United States, particularly focusing on the pressing issue of slavery and the abolition movement. As an advocate for emancipation and a member of the Society of Friends, Sturge's narrative is likely centered on the complexities of social justice, human rights, and the moral imperatives associated with the abolitionist cause. The opening of the work sets the stage for Sturge's introspective journey as he embarks on a steam packet to America, expressing his deep concern for the plight of enslaved individuals. In his initial interactions, he encounters both supporters and detractors of slavery, reflecting on the contrasting attitudes held by different communities. Sturge's firsthand experiences aboard the ship, marked by class differences and prejudices, lead him to engage with prominent abolitionists such as the Tappan brothers and Whittier. Early encounters in major cities like New York and Philadelphia reveal the tension between pro-slavery sentiments and the fervent push for emancipation, foreshadowing the profound insights and critical discussions that will permeate his account. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century Sturge, Joseph, 1793-1859 -- Travel -- United States Slavery -- United States -- History -- 19th century Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century E151 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious 872139 2025-08-05T07:56:39.997023 text/html 848389 2024-10-28T18:42:18 text/html 357306 2025-08-05T07:56:49.343945 application/epub+zip 370829 2025-08-05T07:56:43.125988 application/epub+zip 352159 2025-08-05T07:56:41.922999 application/epub+zip 660635 2025-08-05T07:56:54.379889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574035 2025-08-05T07:56:48.585930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543128 2022-09-05T13:22:09.370078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 670281 2025-08-05T07:56:39.175073 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 650557 2024-10-28T18:42:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17582 2025-08-05T07:56:54.521899 application/rdf+xml 14959 2025-08-05T07:56:42.439951 image/jpeg 3491 2025-08-05T07:56:42.183961 image/jpeg 350794 2025-08-05T07:56:40.049005 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia