Early Western Travels, 1748-1846 vs Society in America: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Moeurs et coutumes, Descriptions et voyages, Description and travel, United States, Early works to 1800, Travel

Cover of Early Western Travels, 1748-1846

Early Western Travels, 1748-1846 Reuben Gold Thwaites · 1904 ★★★★☆ 3.8 369 pages · ≈ 6 h 50 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Society in America

Society in America Harriet Martineau · 1837 ★★★★☆ 3.9 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.

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