"Diary in America, Series Two" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a travelogue from the 1830s, where the author explores the United States and Canada, providing his sharp opinions on American society and ways of life. Marryat kicks off his adventure reflecting on how outsiders can spot things natives miss, jumping straight into stories from his trips all over, tackling weirdness and troubles of getting around by stagecoach and steamboat. He talks about everything from the rough roads and the horses to the ways of the drivers and passengers, mixing praise with criticism while comparing American and British ways of travel. His writing is funny and observant, inviting readers to see American life in a unique way during a time of big changes.
Diary in America, Series Two
By Frederick Marryat
Embark on a journey through 1830s America with a witty traveler as he navigates quirky transportation and offers candid opinions on a nation finding its identity.
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About the AuthorCaptain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
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