First Visit To New England

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

""First Visit to New England"" is a travelogue written by William Dean Howells, an American author and literary critic, about his first visit to the New England region of the United States. The book is a collection of essays that describe Howells' experiences and observations as he travels through Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Throughout the book, Howells provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters. He also reflects on the history and culture of the region, including its Puritan roots, the American Revolution, and the impact of industrialization. In addition to his observations of the region, Howells also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his own life and experiences. He writes about his love of literature and the influence it has had on his life, as well as his thoughts on American identity and the role of the writer in society. Overall, ""First Visit to New England"" provides a unique perspective on the region and its history, as well as insight into the mind of one of America's most prominent literary figures.That was the heyday of lecturing, and now and then a literary light from the East swam into our skies. I heard and saw Emerson, and I once met Bayard Taylor socially, at the hospitable house where he was a guest after his lecture. Heaven knows how I got through the evening. I do not think I opened my mouth to address him a word; it was as much as I could do to sit and look at him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162662867
• ISBN13: 9781162662862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"