{"product_id":"an-englishmans-travels-in-america-his-observations-of-life-and-manners-in-the-free-and-slave-states-paperback","title":"An Englishman'S Travels In America; His Observations Of Life And Manners In The Free And Slave States - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Benwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brisk, candid voyage that reads like a conversation with the past. An Englishman's Travels In America invites readers to see the young republic through an observant outsider's eye, where roads, inns, and towns become mirrors of life and manners in the free and slave states. This travelogue narrative blends sharp observation with humane curiosity, offering a vivid portrait of antebellum America. Benwell's early American travelogue traverses social rituals, commercial life, and everyday encounters, revealing a society at once bustling and fragile. The book ably weaves themes of freedom, class, race, and aspiration, delivering history enthusiasts and travel writing fans a clear, moving account of a nation in flux. It rewards casual readers with lively anecdotes while rewarding scholars with principled, thoughtful reflection. A work of literary and historical significance, this edition respects the original voice while restoring nuance for modern readers. It stands as more than a reprint; it is a complete travel collection, now presented as an illustrated travel edition for today's audiences. Out of print for decades and republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving antislavery travel narratives and the textures of a formative era for future generations. An ideal choice for general readers and dedicated collectors alike, it invites every reader to walk the streets, listen to conversations, and consider a country's slow, complicated search for liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42098893193351,"sku":"9789354841156","price":23.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/WjNWaW81V0lHbzhqWTVmcDN6NVFNZz09.webp?v=1782820757","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/an-englishmans-travels-in-america-his-observations-of-life-and-manners-in-the-free-and-slave-states-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}