| Author |
Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805?-1863 |
| Title |
Aristocracy in America. From the sketch-book of a German nobleman. vol. 1 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Richard Bentley,1839.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Aristocracy in America: From the Sketch-Book of a German Nobleman, Vol. 1" edited by Francis J. Grund is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a commentary on American society through the lens of European aristocracy, exploring the cultural and social dynamics between the classes in a burgeoning republic. The primary focus appears to be an examination of the aspirations toward aristocracy among Americans and the various societal pretensions that arise from it. The opening portion of the text sets the scene for a detailed exploration of American aristocracy as viewed by a German noble and his editor. In a reflective introduction, the editor outlines that the observations originate from a journey across various American cities, specifically zeroing in on the class distinctions and societal behavior of the upper echelons of society. The narrative unfolds through a mix of personal anecdotes and the setting of conversations among well-to-do individuals, revealing their often ironic disdain for democratic principles and their yearning for aristocratic status. Notably, it hints at the tensions between natural social aspirations and the country’s foundational ideals of equality, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865
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| Subject |
Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs
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Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69390 |
| Release Date |
Nov 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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