American notes
About this book
Description of a trip by the famous British novelist Charles Dickens to the U.S. in the early 1840s, which included travel through the Great Lakes states. The first and last portions of the book are accounts of his travel in the east. There are also chapters on slavery and his voyage back to England. Chapter headings for the portion on western travel are: -From Pittsburg to Cincinnati in a western steam-boat. Cincinnati. -From Cincinnati to Louisville in another western steam-boat; and from Louisville to St. Louis in another. St. Louis. -A Jaunt to the Looking-glass prairie and back. -Return to Cincinnati. A stage-coach ride from that city to Columbus, and thence to Sandusky. So, by Lake Erie, to the Falls of Niagara.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 16 readers · 262 pages · ≈ 4 h 51 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read American notes?
About ≈ 4 h 51 m — 262 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is American notes?
262 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is American notes?
It sits on the Humor, Travel, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is American notes in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in American notes?
The main characters include Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
Where does American notes take place?
It is set in United States, Great Britain, England during 1783-1865, 19th century, 1764-1867.
Who wrote American notes?
Charles Dickens.
Where can I read American notes online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library