Domestic manners of the Americans
About this book
When Fanny Trollope set sail for America in 1827 with hopes of joining a Utopian community of emancipated slaves, she took with her three of her children and a young French artist, leaving behind her son Anthony, growing debts and a husband going slowly mad from mercury poisoning. But what followed was a tragicomedy of illness, scandal and failed business ventures. Nevertheless, on her return to England Fanny turned her misfortunes into a remarkable book. A masterpiece of nineteenth-century travel-writing, Domestic Manners of the Americans is a vivid and hugely witty satirical account of a nation and was a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic.
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· 366 pages · ≈ 6 h 47 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Domestic manners of the Americans?
About ≈ 6 h 47 m — 366 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Domestic manners of the Americans?
366 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Domestic manners of the Americans?
It sits on the Essays, Travel, History shelves.
Is Domestic manners of the Americans in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Domestic manners of the Americans?
The main characters include Frances Milton Trollope (1780-1863).
Where does Domestic manners of the Americans take place?
It is set in United States during 1783-1865, To 1865.
Who wrote Domestic manners of the Americans?
Frances Milton Trollope (1779–1863).
Where can I read Domestic manners of the Americans online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library