The Truth About America by Edward Money
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| Author | Money, Edward |
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| LoC No. | 01005486 |
| Title | The Truth About America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Truth About America" by Edward Money is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide insights into American society, culture, and conditions from an English perspective, particularly addressing misconceptions about the United States and the experiences of emigrants. Money draws comparisons between American and English manners, emphasizing courtesies and social customs while reflecting on his journey across the country. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his intentions for writing the book, stating that he seeks to reveal both the truths about America and the challenges faced by English emigrants. Money recounts his initial impressions upon arriving in New York, where he notices a lack of courtesy among the population and details the various social types he encounters. He reflects on the disparities between American and British hospitality, offering anecdotes about his voyage and experiences with the American press. Through his observations and critiques, he sets the stage for a broader exploration of life in America, aiming to provide a fair representation of its people and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30503 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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