Peculiarities of American Cities by Willard W. Glazier
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"Peculiarities of American Cities" by Captain Willard Glazier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctive features and characteristics of various American cities, drawing from the author's extensive experiences living in over a hundred cities across the country. With a focus on personal observations rather than dry statistics, it aims to present a vibrant picture of urban life in America during that period. The opening of
the book introduces the city of Albany as the author recounts his journey from Boston. He expresses a deep connection to Albany, reflecting on his memories and the historical significance of the city as the capital of New York. The text highlights notable landmarks such as the new Capitol building, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and the bustling business atmosphere of State Street. Additionally, Glazier paints a vivid picture of Albany's attractive surroundings and its historical context, setting a tone that suggests a blend of nostalgia and admiration for the city's development and charm. This establishes the foundation for the book's exploration of American cities, inviting readers to discover the unique stories behind each urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Glazier, Willard W., 1841-1905 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13005993 |
| Title | Peculiarities of American Cities |
| Contents | Albany -- Boston -- Buffalo -- Brooklyn -- Baltimore -- Charleston -- Cincinnati -- Cleveland -- Chicago -- Cheyenne -- Detroit -- Erie -- Harrisburg -- Hartford -- Lancaster -- Milwaukee -- Montreal -- Newark -- New Haven -- New Orleans -- New York -- Omaha -- Ottawa -- Pittsburg -- Portland -- Philadelphia -- Providence -- Quebec -- Reading -- Richmond -- Saint Paul -- Salt Lake City -- San Francisco -- Savannah -- Springfield -- St. Louis -- Syracuse -- Toronto -- Washington. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Cities and towns -- United States |
| Subject | Cities and towns -- Canada |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35575 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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