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What I Saw In America (1922)

What I Saw In America (1922)

Chesterton, G. K.

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20th Century United States HistoryGeneral United StatesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054872394X
ISBN13: 9780548723944
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 3 2007
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What I Saw In America is a travelogue written by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays that Chesterton wrote about his travels across the United States of America. Chesterton, a British journalist, visited America in 1921 and spent several months touring the country. During his travels, he visited major cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, as well as smaller towns and rural areas. In the book, Chesterton provides his observations and opinions on American culture, politics, and society. He comments on various aspects of American life, such as the obsession with efficiency and progress, the role of religion, the influence of the media, and the state of race relations. Chesterton's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and sharp insights, making the book an engaging and insightful read. Overall, What I Saw In America is a fascinating glimpse into America in the early 20th century, as seen through the eyes of a keen and perceptive observer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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