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Title: A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America
Credits: E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America" by S. A. Ferrall is a travel narrative penned during the early 19th century. This work captures the author's journey across America, focusing on his observations of various regions, societies, and experiences as he traverses through a rapidly changing country filled with diversity in landscapes and cultures. The opening of the book reveals Ferrall's intentions and preparatory journey to America, emphasizing the skepticism and curiosity that surrounded this new land during that time. He embarks on his voyage with a lighthearted outlook, regarding the various backgrounds of his shipmates and expressing a desire to witness both the civilization and wilderness the continent offers. Ferrall introduces readers to his first experiences in New York, describing the vibrant yet chaotic nature of the city filled with assorted characters, and contrasts European perceptions of America with his own observations. Through his unique lens, he highlights both the beauty and the harsh realities of American life, setting the stage for further exploration in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ferrall, S. A. (Simon Ansley), -1844
EBook No.: 11725
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America
Credits: E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America" by S. A. Ferrall is a travel narrative penned during the early 19th century. This work captures the author's journey across America, focusing on his observations of various regions, societies, and experiences as he traverses through a rapidly changing country filled with diversity in landscapes and cultures. The opening of the book reveals Ferrall's intentions and preparatory journey to America, emphasizing the skepticism and curiosity that surrounded this new land during that time. He embarks on his voyage with a lighthearted outlook, regarding the various backgrounds of his shipmates and expressing a desire to witness both the civilization and wilderness the continent offers. Ferrall introduces readers to his first experiences in New York, describing the vibrant yet chaotic nature of the city filled with assorted characters, and contrasts European perceptions of America with his own observations. Through his unique lens, he highlights both the beauty and the harsh realities of American life, setting the stage for further exploration in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ferrall, S. A. (Simon Ansley), -1844
EBook No.: 11725
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.