Project Gutenberg 2013-08-22 Public domain in the USA. 176 Russell, William Howard, Sir 1820 1907 Russell, W. H. (William Howard), Sir Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. 1 (of 2) A Record of a Ramble in the United States and Canada in the Spring and Summer of 1881 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Sir William Howard Russell is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the United States and Canada, providing observations on the culture, landscape, and experiences encountered during the spring and summer of 1881. Sir William Howard Russell, a notable journalist and barrister, aims to capture the essence of a rapidly evolving nation and its burgeoning influence on the world stage. The opening of the memoir details the preparations for Russell's journey, setting sail on the steamer "Gallia" from Liverpool with a group that includes the Duke of Sutherland. As they traverse the Atlantic, Russell reflects on the company around him, the crafts of seafaring, and the passengers' diverse backgrounds, all while feeling a mix of nostalgia and anticipation for what lies ahead in America. The narrative hints at a deep appreciation for the changing landscape and the bustling city life he eagerly anticipates in New York, where he plans to revisit and assess the radical transformations since the Civil War. This blend of historical context, personal anecdotes, and a focus on social observation sets the stage for a rich exploration of 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43537/43537-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel E151 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 428453 2025-06-17T14:43:38.254387 text/html 430640 2013-08-22T12:08:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 213324 2025-06-17T14:43:43.586410 application/epub+zip 216380 2025-06-17T14:43:39.156381 application/epub+zip 216380 2025-06-17T14:43:38.691415 application/epub+zip 328601 2025-06-17T14:43:47.481381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294286 2025-06-17T14:43:43.132382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294589 2022-09-19T20:09:55.751009 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399159 2023-09-19T05:36:56.590908 text/plain 15790 2025-06-17T14:43:47.634342 application/rdf+xml 10715 2025-06-17T14:43:38.791429 image/jpeg 2368 2025-06-17T14:43:38.747384 image/jpeg 195717 2025-06-17T14:43:38.295407 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