Western World; Or, Travels in the United States in 1846-47 - Volume Set the Western World; Or, Travels in the United States in

Klappentext A Scottish journalist's account! published in 1849! of the vibrant society and prosperous economy observed on his travels in America. Zusammenfassung Scottish-born journalist Alexander Mackay (1808–52) spent much of his career in North America. In 1846–7 he visited the United States again. This three-volume work, published in 1849, recounts his experiences and describes America's vibrant society and prosperous economy. Volume 1 focuses on New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. A winter passage of the Atlantic; 3. The capital of New England; 4. A night between Boston and New York; 5. New York, its situation and environs; 6. Commerce and commercial policy of the United States; 7. From New York to Philadelphia; 8. Philadelphia; 9. A journey from Philadelphia to Baltimore and Washington; 10. The capital and the Capitol; 11. Life in Washington; 12. General view of American society; 13. Political aspect of the United States; 14. The federal legislation; 15. The judiciary system of the United States.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Mackay, Mackay Alexander
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.09.2011
• EAN: 9781108033305
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03330-5
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; The Western World; or, Travels in the United States in 1846–47 3 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, TRAVEL / United States / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Classic Travel Writing