Journal Of A Residence In America (1835)

By Fanny Kemble

Book Overview

""Journal of a Residence in America"" is a travelogue written by Fanny Kemble, a British actress and writer, during her visit to the United States in 1832. In her journal, Kemble provides a detailed account of her experiences and observations of American society, culture, and politics. She writes about her travels to various cities, including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., and her interactions with prominent figures such as Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Kemble also discusses issues such as slavery, women's rights, and the treatment of Native Americans. The book offers a unique perspective on early 19th century America from the viewpoint of a foreigner and is considered an important historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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: 1163907758
• ISBN13: 9781163907757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"