Sketches of America

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Title continues: "A Narrative of a Journey of Five Thousand Miles Through the Eastern and Western States of America; Contained in Eight Reports addressed to the Thirty-Nine English Families by whom the author was deputed, in June 1817, to ascertain whether any, and what part of the United States would be suitable for their residence. With Remarks on Mr. Birkbeck's "Notes" and "Letters." An Englishman's account of his travels through the United States in the early 19th century, including visits to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. Describes American customs, institutions, and politics, and offers critiques of slavery, democracy, and other aspects of American society. "Upon the whole, a walk through New York will disappoint an Englishman" but "the Bostonians are the most enlightened and the most hospitable that I have yet met with." Fearon is unimpressed with the western frontier and abhors what he sees of slavery. Show more