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Travel back in time with a front-seat view of early America as a 1804 journey from Boston to Savannah unfolds in vivid daily detail. This diary-style collection captures a coast-to-coast trek full of weather, inns, meals, and the people met along the way, offering a practical glimpse into travel life and regional life at the start of the century.
The author records long days on stagecoaches, the challenges of roads and weather, and the changing mood of towns from Virginia to the Carolinas. You’ll encounter hospitable hosts, bustling taverns, and the growing influence of canals and industry, all through the steady eye of a traveler who also notes social norms, politics, and daily routines. It reads like a personal log, with honest reflections and a sense of place that brings early 19th‑century America to life.
What you’ll experience
- Firsthand travelogue prompts about inns, fares, and distances between towns
- Vivid scenes of daily life, hospitality, and rough road life across the South
- Observations on cities, commerce, and public works like canals and armories
- Personal reflections on society, class, and governance in the era
Ideal for readers of historical travel narratives, early American life, and anyone curious about how a cross‑country journey looked in 1804. If you enjoy authentic, era‑specific detail and a window into everyday experiences on the road, this book will transport you there.
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Extracts From a Diary Kept by the Hon (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This memoir, detailing the travels of American politician Jonathan Mason from Boston to Charleston in 1804, provides readers with a captivating account of early 19th-century America. The narrative traces Mason's journey through various cities and landscapes, offering a unique glimpse into the political, social, and economic conditions of the time. Along the way, he encounters influential figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr and provides insightful observations on the state of the young nation. This book not only serves as a valuable historical record but also as an engaging and entertaining read for those interested in American history and travel literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333395919_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333395919
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