Project Gutenberg 2007-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 462 Marryat, Frederick 1792 1848 Marryat, Captain Marryat, F. W. (Frederick W.) Marryatt, Captain Marryat, Kapitein Diary in America, Series One Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Diary in America, Series One" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the author's keen observations during his travels through the United States and Canada, dissecting the cultural and societal differences he encounters in a rapidly changing America. Marryat embarks on a journey to explore the complexities of American society, assessing the impacts of democracy and various state identities on the collective character of its people. The opening of this work establishes Marryat's intent to provide an insightful critique of American society and its institutions, shaped by his extensive travel and prior literary experience. He reflects on the stark contrasts he observes in New York City, describing it initially as reminiscent of a provincial English town, before coming to appreciate the nuances it holds. The narrative also touches on the state of transition America is in, characterized by distinct regional identities amidst the burgeoning democratic spirit. Through his anecdotes and observations, Marryat sets the stage for a detailed examination of the American character against the backdrop of its political and social evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 -- Travel -- America E151 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 965123 2025-08-09T13:52:03.800729 text/html 973202 2016-05-26T06:00:56 text/html 437661 2025-08-09T13:52:16.797626 application/epub+zip 452237 2025-08-09T13:52:07.726702 application/epub+zip 431238 2025-08-09T13:52:06.116708 application/epub+zip 755200 2025-08-09T13:52:23.063596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735649 2025-08-09T13:52:15.729657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 701133 2022-09-11T04:03:52.665823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 977700 2025-08-09T13:52:02.546678 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 977645 2016-05-28T14:31:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 977640 2016-05-28T14:31:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21047 2025-08-09T13:52:23.193590 application/rdf+xml 12630 2025-08-09T13:52:06.730668 image/jpeg 3120 2025-08-09T13:52:06.383673 image/jpeg 361130 2016-05-28T14:31:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 344742 2016-05-26T06:01:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 361079 2016-05-28T14:31:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 425955 2025-08-09T13:52:03.873689 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 en.wikipedia