What I Saw in America by G. K. Chesterton
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 22018523 |
| Title | What I Saw in America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | What is America? -- A meditation in a New York hotel -- A meditation in Broadway -- Irish and other interviewers -- Some American cities -- In the American country -- The American business man -- Presidents and problems -- Prohibition in fact and fancy -- Fads and public opinion -- The extraordinary American -- The Republican in the ruins -- Is the Atlantic narrowing? -- Lincoln and lost causes -- Wells and the world state -- A new Martin Chuzzlewit -- The spirit of America -- The spirit of England -- The future of democracy. |
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| Summary | "What I Saw in America" by G. K. Chesterton is a reflective travelogue written in the early 20th century. In this work, Chesterton shares his observations and impressions of America through a series of essays that engage with cultural, political, and social themes, revealing his thoughts on what America means to its visitors and its citizens alike. The opening of the book presents the author's contemplative philosophy on travel, noting that it often narrows the mind as much as it opens it. Chesterton reflects on the tendency of tourists to reduce foreign cultures to mere amusement while missing their deeper meanings. He discusses his own preconceptions of America before arriving, revealing both humorous and critical observations, such as the contrasting expectations of American hospitality and bureaucratic inquiries. The tone balances wit with introspection, establishing a lens through which he aims to reveal the complexities of American identity and democracy, while addressing themes such as equality, citizenship, and the nation’s unique blend of cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 -- Travel -- United States |
| Subject | National characteristics, American |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 1918-1945 |
| Subject | United States -- Civilization -- 1918-1945 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27250 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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