Men and Manners in America 2 Volume Paperback Set

A thorough study of early American democracy and social structures, written with scathing honesty.

Thomas Hamilton (Author)

9781108002790, Cambridge University Press

Multiple-component retail product, published 24 September 2009

825 pages
25 x 32.3 x 6.7 cm, 1.44 kg

Throughout Men and Manners in America, Thomas Hamilton (1789–1842 ) describes with scathing honesty, and a sometimes sarcastic wit, the political and social structures of the newly independent United States. Hamilton journeyed to America in 1830, determined to write a conclusive and impartial account of its democracy. On his return, however, he was desperately aware that this impartiality had produced writings with the potential to deeply offend. His book was published almost a year later (1833) when Hamilton finally felt duty-bound to speak the truth. Volume 1 describes his experiences of New York, Boston, New England, and Philadelphia, whilst volume 2 describes Hamilton's experiences in Washington, New Orleans, Charleston, Niagara, and Quebec, continuing his exploration of their political circumstances and elaborating on matters including climate and religion.

Volume I: 1. Voyage—New York
2. New York
3. New York—Hudson River
4. New York
5. New York
6. Voyage—Providence—Boston
7. Boston
8. New England
9. New York
10. Philadelphia
11. Philadelphia
Volume II: 1. Journey—Baltimore—Washington
2. American constitution
3. Washington
4. Washington
5. New Orleans
6. Journey to Charleston
7. Journey to Niagara—the falls
8. Journey to Quebec
9. New York.

Subject Areas: History of the Americas [HBJK]