Description

The Englishwoman In America is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a Victorian-era British traveler and writer. The book is a vivid account of her journey through the United States in the mid-19th century. Bird's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and she provides a unique perspective on American life and culture during this time period. She travels through various regions of the country, including the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Pacific Northwest, encountering a diverse range of people and experiencing a wide range of landscapes. The book also includes observations on American society, politics, and religion, as well as commentary on the treatment of Native Americans and the role of women in society. Overall, The Englishwoman In America is a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the early days of American history, written by a talented and perceptive writer.The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and seem happy, moral, and contented. This island is the only place in the New World where I met with any who believed in the supernatural. One evening I had been telling some very harmless ghost stories to a party by moonlight, and one of my auditors, a very clever girl, fancied during the night that she saw something stirring in her bed-room. In the idea that the ghost would attack her head rather than her feet, she tied up her feet in her bonnet- de-nuit, put them upon the pillow, and her head under the quilt--a novel way of cheating a spiritual visitant.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.