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Title: Gleanings in Europe : England, vol. 1 of 2
Original Publication: United States: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1837.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Gleanings in Europe: England, vol. 1 of 2" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travel account written in the early 19th century. The book provides an observational narrative from an American perspective as the author travels through England, offering reflections on political and social contrasts between England and America. At the start of the narrative, the author describes his arrival in England, detailing the transition from French to English shores and the initial impressions these landscapes evoke. He notes the differences in character, demeanor, and hospitality between the two nations, while also addressing the prejudices that may exist in both societies toward one another. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of English life and culture, as the author plans to share his experiences and observations in a series of letters to various acquaintances, hinting at the broader examination of English customs and their implications for Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
EBook No.: 74936
Published: Dec 19, 2024
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gleanings in Europe : England, vol. 1 of 2
Original Publication: United States: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1837.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Gleanings in Europe: England, vol. 1 of 2" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travel account written in the early 19th century. The book provides an observational narrative from an American perspective as the author travels through England, offering reflections on political and social contrasts between England and America. At the start of the narrative, the author describes his arrival in England, detailing the transition from French to English shores and the initial impressions these landscapes evoke. He notes the differences in character, demeanor, and hospitality between the two nations, while also addressing the prejudices that may exist in both societies toward one another. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of English life and culture, as the author plans to share his experiences and observations in a series of letters to various acquaintances, hinting at the broader examination of English customs and their implications for Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
EBook No.: 74936
Published: Dec 19, 2024
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.