Publisher's Synopsis
""America As I Found It"" by Mary Grey Lundie Duncan is a travelogue that chronicles the author's journey through the United States in the mid-19th century. Duncan, a Scottish woman, provides a unique perspective on American society, culture, and politics during this time period. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of the country, including New England, the South, and the Midwest. Duncan describes her encounters with various people, including Native Americans, slaves, and abolitionists, and offers her observations on their way of life. She also provides commentary on American politics, including the issue of slavery and the Civil War. Throughout the book, Duncan's writing is vivid and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the America of the past. ""America As I Found It"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the social and political climate of mid-19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
