Mein Besuch Amerika's im Sommer 1824 : Ein Flug durch die Vereinstaaten Maryland, Pensylvanien, New-York zum Niagarafall, und durch die Staaten Ohio, Indiana, Kentuky und Virginien zurück

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Suchard, Philippe, 1797-1884

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mein Besuch Amerika's im Sommer 1824" by Philippe Suchard is a travel account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through various American states, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia, with an emphasis on his experiences and observations during his travels. The narrative likely explores the cultural, social, and political landscapes of America as perceived by a European traveler of that time. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to the author's departure from Europe, highlighting the conversations with family members who express concern about his journey to America. Suchard's youthful ambition and curiosity drive him to seek new experiences beyond the confines of his homeland, despite the warnings of danger and uncertainty. He reflects on various travel alternatives and his determination to visit the United States, aiming to witness whether America; a land of freedom and opportunity, could one day become a potential homeland for himself. The early chapters set the stage for the adventures and insights that follow as he embarks on his voyage across the Atlantic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-02-02