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Mein Besuch Amerika's im Sommer 1824 / Ein Flug durch die Vereinstaaten Maryland, Pensylvanien, New-York zum Niagarafall, und durch die Staaten Ohio, Indiana, Kentuky und Virginien zurück cover

Mein Besuch Amerika's im Sommer 1824 / Ein Flug durch die Vereinstaaten Maryland, Pensylvanien, New-York zum Niagarafall, und durch die Staaten Ohio, Indiana, Kentuky und Virginien zurück

By Philippe Suchard
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A first‑person travel account follows a European visitor who crosses the Atlantic and tours coastal ports, cities, rivers, a famous waterfall, and interior states before returning by inland routes. Departure scenes include family objections and stated motives of curiosity, health, and the pursuit of knowledge. Descriptions combine practical details about shipping and emigrant camps with observations of landscapes, urban life, factories, and religious activity. Encounters with migrating groups and local commerce prompt comparisons between social customs and freedoms in different regions. The narrative balances lively anecdote and reflective commentary to convey the lived experience of travel and impressions of society, economy, and scenery.

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Philippe Suchard

Philippe Suchard was a 19th-century traveler and writer known for his detailed accounts of his journeys. His notable work, "Mein Besuch Amerika's im Sommer 1824," chronicles his experiences in the United States during the summer of 1824. In this travel narrative, Suchard explores various states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia, providing insights into the landscapes, cultures, and societies he encountered. His writings contribute to the understanding of early American life from a European perspective, reflecting the curiosity and fascination of the time.

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