Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic With Notes on Canada & the United States, and Return to Great Britain in 1844

"Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic" by George Moore is a 19th-century travelogue that recounts the author's voyage from England to North America. The narrative begins with Moore's departure from Liverpool on the steamship "Great Western," where he describes his initial experiences at sea, navigating rough weather, and observing the structured routines of shipboard life. Moore establishes his purpose of documenting his experiences for acquaintances in England, while also expressing an increasing awareness of cultural disparities between English and American societies, instilling a sense of discovery and interest in this travel exploration.