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Domestic Manners of the Americans
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Book Brief
364
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1830s
1832
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Domestic Manners of the Americans by Frances Trollope details her disillusionment with America after a three-year stay, where she finds the culture backward and hypocritical, particularly regarding slavery and treatment of Indigenous peoples. Her journey includes living in the Nashoba Commune, moving to Cincinnati, and traveling to Washington, Philadelphia, New York, and Niagara Falls. The book discusses enslavement.
Informative
Contemplative
Humorous
Bittersweet
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Review Roundup
Frances Trollope's Domestic Manners of the Americans offers an engaging yet critical perspective on early 19th-century American life. While praised for its vivid descriptions and wit, some readers find it overly harsh and biased. Its sharp observations make it a fascinating read but may not fully represent the diversity of American society at the time.
Who Should Read Domestic Manners of the Americans?
A reader who enjoys Domestic Manners of the Americans by Frances Trollope would likely appreciate keen social observations and critical humor. Fans of Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America or Charles Dickens' American Notes may find this work particularly engaging, as it offers insightful commentary on early 19th-century American society.
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Frances (Fanny) Wright
Frances (Fanny) Wright
A Scottish social reformer and author whose radical ideas and experiences in America influenced Trollope's journey and writings, especially noted for her stance on abolition and social reforms.
364
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1830s
1832
Adult
18+ years
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