Publisher's Synopsis
American Notes and Pictures from Italy is a travelogue written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1893. The book is a collection of observations and impressions made by Dickens during his travels in America and Italy. In the first part of the book, Dickens writes about his experiences in America, where he traveled in 1842. He describes the people he met, the places he visited, and his thoughts on American culture and society. In the second part of the book, Dickens writes about his travels in Italy, which he visited in 1844. He describes the art, architecture, and landscape of the country, as well as his encounters with the Italian people. Throughout the book, Dickens provides his characteristic wit and humor, as well as his sharp observations on the world around him. American Notes and Pictures from Italy is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, and a valuable document of the social and cultural history of America and Italy in the mid-19th century.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.
