Men and Manners in America [Paperback]

A thorough study of early American democracy and social structures, written with scathing honesty.Published in 1833, Men and Manners in America serves as a discerning and thorough study of the beginnings of American democracy. Volume 2 describes Hamiltons experiences in Washington, New Orleans, Charleston, Niagara, and Quebec, continuing his exploration of their political circumstances and elaborating on matters such as climate and religion.Published in 1833, Men and Manners in America serves as a discerning and thorough study of the beginnings of American democracy. Volume 2 describes Hamiltons experiences in Washington, New Orleans, Charleston, Niagara, and Quebec, continuing his exploration of their political circumstances and elaborating on matters such as climate and religion.Throughout Men and Manners in America, Thomas Hamilton (17891842) describes with scathing honesty, and a sometimes sarcastic wit, the political and social structures of the newly independent United States. Hamilton journeyed to America in 1830, determined to write a conclusive and impartial account of its democracy. On his return, however, he was desperately aware that this impartiality had produced writings with the potential to deeply offend. His book was published almost a year later (1833) when Hamilton finally felt duty-bound to speak the truth. Volume 2 describes Hamilton's experiences in Washington, New Orleans, Charleston, Niagara, and Quebec, continuing his exploration of their political circumstances and elaborating on matters including climate and religion. Hamilton concludes with a vindication of his austere observations as the duty of one who is attempting to address 'fallacies affecting the welfare of a community', and invites any American visiting England to offer a similar critique.1. JourneyBaltimoreWashington; 2. American constitution; 3. Washington; 4. Washington; 5. New Orleans; 6. Journey to Charleston; 7. Journey to Niagarathe falls; 8. Journey to Quebec; 9. Newl“7