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 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 287 Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) 1831 1904 Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird Bishop, Isabella Bird Bishop, Mrs. J. F. The Englishwoman in America Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Englishwoman in America" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the author's experiences and observations as she travels across America, providing insights into the culture, society, and landscapes she encounters. Bird's journey takes her from her departure in England, across the Atlantic Ocean, and into various regions of North America, including Halifax and Prince Edward Island. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on her reasons for traveling to America and her initial impressions of the people she encounters aboard the ship. She expresses her ambivalence towards American culture, shaped by preconceived notions and the diverse backgrounds of her fellow passengers. The opening chapters detail her discomfort during the voyage and her thoughts on the chaotic reception upon arriving at Halifax. Bird contrasts her expectations against the realities of American life, hinting at both her challenges in adapting to new environments and the excitement of discovering a vastly different culture. This blend of personal experience and social commentary sets the tone for her reflections throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.0 (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 E151 Text Category: Travel Writing 817921 2025-08-03T11:48:00.395974 text/html 817742 2025-01-11T00:10:18.615467 text/html 396876 2025-08-03T11:48:09.778950 application/epub+zip 408723 2025-08-03T11:48:03.384976 application/epub+zip 401231 2025-08-03T11:48:02.202958 application/epub+zip 686639 2025-08-03T11:48:15.334904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 649086 2025-08-03T11:48:09.003956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606489 2022-09-04T06:29:11.628603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 786765 2025-08-03T11:47:59.944966 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 781802 2020-12-30T15:42:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17576 2025-08-03T11:48:15.471894 application/rdf+xml 14102 2025-08-03T11:48:02.702966 image/jpeg 3773 2025-08-03T11:48:02.454951 image/jpeg 307599 2020-12-30T15:42:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 393033 2025-08-03T11:48:00.458995 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia