A Colored Man Round the World by David F. Dorr
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"A Colored Man Round the World" by David F. Dorr is a travel account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the journeys of the author, a quadroon, as he explores various cultures and countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Through his unique perspective as a man of color during this era, Dorr shares his observations about different societies, shedding light on issues of race, freedom, and identity. The beginning of
the book introduces the author's experience upon arriving in Liverpool, where he reflects on his first impressions of England and contrasts it with his life in America as a free man amidst a backdrop of slavery. Dorr engages with local customs and people, noting the roads and architecture while establishing a connection with a young hotel servant named Mary. He hints at the complexities of his identity and the broader societal themes that will unfold as he travels onward. Dorr's observations are infused with a blend of curiosity and critical insight, setting the stage for his encounters throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dorr, David F., 1827?-1872? |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04026553 |
| Title | A Colored Man Round the World |
| Credits |
Produced by Christopher Wright, Carlo Traverso 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: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | African Americans -- Biography |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Dorr, David F. -- Travel -- Europe |
| Subject | Dorr, David F. -- Travel -- Middle East |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55759 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 387 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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