Martineau's classic American travel narrative has long been unavailable. This new abridgment of the original 1838 edition offers an unsurpassed firsthand view of Jacksonian America. Here are Martineau's penetrating condemnation of slavery and her championship of abolition and women's rights; her incisive portraits of Jackson, Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Garrison, Emerson, and the Beechers; her critical observations of American schools, asylums, colleges, and prisons; and more. Historian Daniel Feller, author of The Jacksonian Promise, introduces the narrative, identifies the major characters, and provides an index for easy use.…mehr
Martineau's classic American travel narrative has long been unavailable. This new abridgment of the original 1838 edition offers an unsurpassed firsthand view of Jacksonian America. Here are Martineau's penetrating condemnation of slavery and her championship of abolition and women's rights; her incisive portraits of Jackson, Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Garrison, Emerson, and the Beechers; her critical observations of American schools, asylums, colleges, and prisons; and more. Historian Daniel Feller, author of The Jacksonian Promise, introduces the narrative, identifies the major characters, and provides an index for easy use.
Chapter 1 Arrival in America Chapter 2 First Impressions Chapter 3 The Hudson Chapter 4 Weddings Chapter 5 High Road Travelling Chapter 6 Prisons Chapter 7 First Sight of Slavery Chapter 8 Life at Washington Chapter 9 The Capitol Chapter 10 Madison Chapter 11 Jefferson's University Chapter 12 Country Life in the South Chapter 13 Charleston Chapter 14 Restless Slaves Chapter 15 New Orleans Chapter 16 Mississippi Voyage Chapter 17 Compromise Chapter 18 Cincinnati Chapter 19 New England Villages Chapter 20 Harvard College Chapter 21 Mutes and Blind Chapter 22 Signs of the Times in Massachusetts Chapter 23 Hot and Cold Weather Chapter 24 American Originals
Chapter 1 Arrival in America Chapter 2 First Impressions Chapter 3 The Hudson Chapter 4 Weddings Chapter 5 High Road Travelling Chapter 6 Prisons Chapter 7 First Sight of Slavery Chapter 8 Life at Washington Chapter 9 The Capitol Chapter 10 Madison Chapter 11 Jefferson's University Chapter 12 Country Life in the South Chapter 13 Charleston Chapter 14 Restless Slaves Chapter 15 New Orleans Chapter 16 Mississippi Voyage Chapter 17 Compromise Chapter 18 Cincinnati Chapter 19 New England Villages Chapter 20 Harvard College Chapter 21 Mutes and Blind Chapter 22 Signs of the Times in Massachusetts Chapter 23 Hot and Cold Weather Chapter 24 American Originals
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