Wonderland: Or Twelve Weeks In And Out Of The United States (1894)

By Edward S Parkinson

Book Overview

Wonderland: Or Twelve Weeks In and Out of the United States is a travelogue written by Edward S. Parkinson and first published in 1894. The book chronicles Parkinson's journey across the United States, from New York City to San Francisco, and back again, over a period of twelve weeks. Along the way, Parkinson describes the people he meets, the places he visits, and the sights he sees, offering a detailed and colorful portrait of America at the turn of the 20th century. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the American West, as well as its commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including race relations, immigration, and the role of women in society. Overall, Wonderland offers a fascinating glimpse into the America of the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a curious and observant traveler.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: 1165787407
• ISBN13: 9781165787401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"