| American Notes for General Circulation and Hunted Down Contributor(s): Dickens, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1409779009 ISBN-13: 9781409779001 Publisher: Rolland Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference - Travel | United States - General - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 917.3 |
| Lexile Measure: 1260 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.18 lbs) 426 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This early work is Charles Dickens 1890 work, American notes for general circulation, and Hunted down . Within this volume Dickens attempts to provide evidence for his claims that America has 'influence and tendencies' that should be distrusted, and sets out to explore these facts so that the reader may form an opinion for themselves. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Dickens seminal work. Contents include: Going Away, The Passage Out, Boston, An American Railroad Lowell and Its Factory System, Worcester The Connecticut River Hartford New Haven to New York, New York, Philadelphia, and its Solitary Prison, Washington The Legislature And the President s House, etc. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 1870) was an English author, widely considered to be the most important novelist of the Victorian era. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author." |