Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society by O'Rell and Allyn
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"Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society" by Max O'Rell and Jack Allyn is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The text offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of American society from the perspective of a foreign observer. The book serves as a whimsical account of the author's experiences and observations as he travels through various American cities, illustrating the unique customs, social dynamics, and contradictions of American
life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the vastness of America, highlighting its rapid growth and the pride of its citizens—referred to as 'Jonathan'—in their young nation. He shares anecdotes that set a comedic tone, such as the mistaken assumptions about America's geographical center and the overwhelming expanse of its territory. The narrative sets the stage for a journey that promises both amusement and profound observations, as the author intends to unravel the complex character of the American people, their hospitality, and the peculiarities of their social structure. The opening establishes an engaging blend of humor and critique, inviting readers to delve further into this exploration of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903 |
|---|---|
| Author | Allyn, Jack |
| Translator | Blouët, Mary Bartlett |
| Uniform Title | Jonathan et son continent. English |
| Title | Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34679 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34679-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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