A voyage of discovery : A novel of American society by Hamilton Aïdé

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Author Aïdé, Hamilton, 1826-1906
Title A voyage of discovery : A novel of American society
Original Publication United States: Harper & Brothers, 1892.
Note Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Richard Hulse, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "A Voyage of Discovery: A Novel of American Society" by Hamilton Aïdé is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the journey of Grace Ballinger, a young Englishwoman, as she travels to the United States, accompanied by her brother, Sir Mordaunt Ballinger. The narrative explores themes of cultural exchange and societal observation through the interactions between the Ballingers and various characters they meet on board the ship and upon their arrival in America. The opening of the novel introduces us to the characters aboard the ship, particularly the contrasting personalities of Grace, who is curious and eager to understand American society, and Mr. Quintin Ferrars, a cynical American gentleman critical of his own country. Their conversations delve into various aspects of American life, including its manners, politics, and the nature of its people. Grace expresses her intention to study Americans in their own environment, while Ferrars warns her about the potential disappointments she may face. This engaging dialogue sets the stage for an exploration of the cultural dynamics between the two nations as the characters navigate their interwoven relationships on their voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Siblings -- Fiction
Subject British -- United States -- Fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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