Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 290 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches Consular experiences -- Leamington Spa -- About Warwick -- Recollections of a gifted woman -- Lichfield and Uttoxeter -- Pilgrimage to old Boston -- Near Oxford -- Some of the haunts of Burns -- A London suburb -- Up the Thames -- Outside glimpses of English poverty -- Civic banquets. Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that reflect on the author's experiences during his time as the American consul in Liverpool, England. The sketches convey Hawthorne's perceptions of English culture, scenery, and the contrasts between American and English national identities, revealing both admiration and critique of the English way of life. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Hawthorne's motivation for writing these sketches, capturing his feelings of nostalgia and ambivalence towards England as his "old home." He begins by expressing a personal dedication to a friend, Franklin Pierce, and explains the humble nature of these essays, which do not tackle grand political themes but rather focus on aesthetic observations of English life. Hawthorne shares vivid descriptions of his experiences at the consulate, depicting a chaotic environment filled with Americans seeking refuge or assistance, and illustrating his nuanced views on the English populace, ranging from admiration to a recognition of their perceived arrogance. Through these reflections, Hawthorne sets the tone for a series of explorations into the landscape and social fabric of England, revealing the complexities of identity and belonging for him as an American abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Homes and haunts -- England Americans -- England -- History -- 19th century DA PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 775721 2025-08-04T04:34:36.899622 text/html 764428 2013-04-03T10:28:16 text/html 371271 2025-08-04T04:34:45.791550 application/epub+zip 382339 2025-08-04T04:34:40.145614 application/epub+zip 360100 2025-08-04T04:34:38.959590 application/epub+zip 655547 2025-08-04T04:34:50.662533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 623660 2025-08-04T04:34:45.065556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534702 2022-09-04T08:48:25.188133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 705356 2025-08-04T04:34:36.450640 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 705219 2011-12-17T10:48:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19990 2025-08-04T04:34:50.964525 application/rdf+xml 15636 2025-08-04T04:34:39.458599 image/jpeg 3602 2025-08-04T04:34:39.209589 image/jpeg 285350 2013-04-03T10:28:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 277006 2011-12-17T10:48:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 364053 2025-08-04T04:34:36.959624 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