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Life and Liberty in America, Sketches of a Tour in the United States and Canada in 1857-8 (Cosimo Classics Travel & Exploration) Paperback – November 1, 2005

by Charles MacKay (Author)

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In visiting a rice plantation, my object was not so much to satisfy myself that the slave-owners of America are kind to their negroes, as to satisfy the public opinion of Charleston that English travelers are not prejudiced against Southern proprietors... -from "A Rice Plantation" Life and Liberty in America in America. The title is intentionally ironic-Charles Mackay was well aware of the paradox of studying liberty in a slave-holding nation; his biting wit and extraordinarily opinionated personality shines through in this intriguing work. Subtitled "Sketches of a Tour in the United States and Canada in 1857-8" and first published in 1860, Mackay's impressions span the continent, from New York's Broadway at night-which is far less the boulevard of vice Mackay expected, and nothing, he assures, to compare to the decadence of London or Paris-to the Mormons of Utah-McKay bitterly wonders why America's freedom of religion should extend to a faith he deems "superstitious." As a document of America just prior to the Civil War, seen through the eyes of an outsider, this is a fascinating and historically important book. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Mackay's Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. Scottish journalist CHARLES MACKAY (1814-1889) held an honorary law degree from Glasgow University, as well as a doctorate in literature. A renowned poet and songwriter, he also authored a Dictionary of Lowland Scotch.

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Scottish journalist CHARLES MACKAY (1814-1889) held an honorary law degree from Glasgow University, as well as a doctorate in literature. A renowned poet and songwriter, he also authored a Dictionary of Lowland Scotch.

Series: Cosimo Classics Travel & Exploration
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Cosimo Classics (November 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159605431X
ISBN-13: 978-1596054318
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 1 customer review
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,973,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16111 in Books > Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Writing > Travel
- #21332 in Books > Travel > Travel Writing
- #52181 in Books > Travel > United States

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Joan M. Troxa

I bought an original at an old book sale & ...

September 20, 2014

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I bought an original at an old book sale & marveled at the history it revealed. Bought this new one so as not to damage the antique. Fascinating look at America of long ago.

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