Publisher's Synopsis
Domestic Manners of the Americans is a travelogue written by Fanny Trollope in 1832. The book provides a detailed account of Trollope's experiences as an Englishwoman living in America for three years. The author examines the social and cultural differences between the two countries, highlighting the peculiarities of American customs and manners. Trollope's observations cover a wide range of topics, including the American political system, the education system, religion, and the treatment of women. She also offers insights into the daily lives of Americans, from their eating habits to their fashion sense. The book is written in a witty and engaging style, and Trollope's observations are often humorous and insightful. Domestic Manners of the Americans is considered an important historical document, providing a unique perspective on American society during the early 19th century.We were by no means the only sufferers by the accident; frogs, lizards, locusts, katiedids, beetles, and hornets, had the whole of their various tenements disturbed, and testified their displeasure very naturally by annoying us as much as possible in return; we were bit, we were stung, we were scratched; and when, at last, we succeeded in raising ourselves from the venerable ruin, we presented as woeful a spectacle as can well be imagined. We shook our (not ambrosial) garments, and panting with heat, stings, and vexation, moved a few paces from the scene of our misfortune, and again sat down; but this time it was upon the solid earth.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.
