The South-West, by a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ingraham, J. H. (Joseph Holt), 1809-1860.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The South-West" by J. H. Ingraham is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. The work appears to document the author's experiences and observations during a multi-faceted journey through the South-West region of the United States, focusing on the little-known landscapes and cultures encountered along the way. Through a series of letters transformed into narrative form, the author explores maritime travel, interactions with various peoples, and reflections on the vast American terrain. At the start of the narrative, the author describes the perils and monotony of life aboard a ship headed to New Orleans, vividly painting the struggles of being a cabin passenger at sea. Through a blend of humor and philosophical musings, he reflects on the discomfort of prolonged voyages and the psychological toll it takes on travelers. The opening also touches on the anticipation felt by passengers as they await the sight of land, culminating in their joyous arrival amidst a bustling maritime scene teeming with ships from various nations. The lyrical descriptions captivate the reader, setting a tone that promises insights into the rich tapestry of Southern life that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Curtis Weyant, Barbara Kosker 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-01-31