Royall's Sketches: Of History, Life, and Manners in the United StatesApplewood Books, 30. 1. 2003 - Počet stran: 392 Printed privately in 1826, Anne Newport Royall's Sketches of History, Life and Manners in the United States caused quite a stir, as did most of her publications. Considering herself to be the guardian of democracy (she later became a friend of John Quincy Adams), Royall used her works to expose corruption and bad dealings wherever she went, with a boldness that was remarkable for an era obsessed with gentility and 'Äúwomanly virtue'Äù. 'ÄúSketches'Äù catalogs Royall's travels from Louisiana to Maine, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Springfield, Hartford, Worcester, Boston, and New Haven, noting each city's population, industry, physical description and modes of available transportation, as well as regional dialects, modes of dress and the character of the city's residents. |
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Strana 13
... river , about ten miles distant . It is handsomely situated on an eminence , has a commodious square in the centre , as have all the towns in the state . On this square is an elegant brick court - house , a market - house , and two fire ...
... river , about ten miles distant . It is handsomely situated on an eminence , has a commodious square in the centre , as have all the towns in the state . On this square is an elegant brick court - house , a market - house , and two fire ...
Strana 14
... river , though it maintains the same beautiful , undulative surface , with large fields of cotton . After resting a few hours , I sallied out to refresh myself with a walk , and meeting with Col. Pope , ac- cepted an invitation to spend ...
... river , though it maintains the same beautiful , undulative surface , with large fields of cotton . After resting a few hours , I sallied out to refresh myself with a walk , and meeting with Col. Pope , ac- cepted an invitation to spend ...
Strana 20
... River , Kingston , and Campbell's Fort : all are pre- sent at once , to view . It was truly grand and pictur- esque . The Fort rises conspicuous above the rest , it being situated on a high hill , descending rapidly at. 20 JOURNEY FROM.
... River , Kingston , and Campbell's Fort : all are pre- sent at once , to view . It was truly grand and pictur- esque . The Fort rises conspicuous above the rest , it being situated on a high hill , descending rapidly at. 20 JOURNEY FROM.
Strana 21
... River , a beautiful smooth - flowing stream , about 250 yards wide , navigable its whole length , which is a little less than 200 miles . While crossing Clinch ( which you do in a boat ) you witness another display of the rich and ...
... River , a beautiful smooth - flowing stream , about 250 yards wide , navigable its whole length , which is a little less than 200 miles . While crossing Clinch ( which you do in a boat ) you witness another display of the rich and ...
Strana 22
... river . The We put up at Boyd's - a man who in every respect deserves the patronage of the public . He keeps a table spread with plenty and variety , and what was our bill ? 50 cents per day , including extra charges . While we remained ...
... river . The We put up at Boyd's - a man who in every respect deserves the patronage of the public . He keeps a table spread with plenty and variety , and what was our bill ? 50 cents per day , including extra charges . While we remained ...
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