Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 2 (of 2) by Harriet Martineau
"Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Harriet Martineau is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This volume recounts the author's observations and experiences as she travels through various regions of the American West, detailing the people, landscapes, and social issues she encounters. The book serves as both a personal account of her journey and a commentary on the cultural and political climate of the time. Theopening of the narrative details Martineau's embarkation on a voyage along the Mississippi River aboard the steamboat "Henry Clay." As the vessel prepares to depart New Orleans, she introduces a colorful array of fellow passengers and describes the concerns of safety associated with river travel at that time. Through vivid descriptions, Martineau paints a scene filled with both the beauty of the southern landscapes and the grim realities of life along the river, touching upon themes of mortality and the impact of disease, as evidenced by the news of cholera cases in the area. This opening portion sets the tone for an exploration of both the physical journey of travel and the deeper societal observations that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Julia Miller, Steven Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 |
| Subject | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 -- Travel -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40281 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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