Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic by George Moore
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"Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic" by George Moore is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey from England to North America, providing a personal account filled with observations about the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters along the way. The opening of the narrative details Moore's departure from Liverpool aboard the steamship "Great Western." He describes initial experiences at sea, including rough weather
and daily activities on board, such as mealtimes and public worship, which illustrate the routines of passengers during the voyage. Moore establishes a series of reflections on his desire to document his experiences for friends back home and his growing awareness of the differences between the English and American societies he observes, setting a tone of curiosity and exploration that likely permeates the entirety of the account. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, George, 1806-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic With Notes on Canada & the United States, and Return to Great Britain in 1844 |
| Credits | Produced by Karen Dalrymple and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13095 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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