Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes on a Journey in America, from the Coast of Virginia to the Territory of Illinois"" is a travelogue written by Morris Birkbeck in 1818. The book chronicles Birkbeck's journey from Virginia to Illinois, where he intended to establish a settlement for English emigrants. The book provides a detailed account of the journey, including descriptions of the landscape, climate, and people encountered along the way. Birkbeck also discusses his observations on American society and politics, comparing it to the situation in England. The book offers a unique perspective on early 19th-century America, as seen through the eyes of a European traveler. It is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in American history or travel literature.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.
