Domestic Manners of the Americans

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In "Domestic Manners of the Americans," Frances Trollope shares her experiences in America from 1827 to 1830, detailing her journey up the Mississippi, a two-year stay in Cincinnati, and visits to major cities like Washington and New York. Published in 1832, the book became a transatlantic sensation, offering candid critiques of American customs, including spitting, religious fervor, women's attire, and the relentless pursuit of wealth. Trollope also highlights the unequal treatment of women, slaves, and Native Americans. Her witty and satirical observations serve a serious purpose, warning her fellow countrymen about the implications of democratic freedoms during a time of significant social change in England. By condemning slavery and exposing the hypocrisy surrounding it, she contributed to the abolitionist discourse on both sides of the Atlantic. Mark Twain later praised her work as the most accurate depiction of 19th-century American life. This volume is part of Oxford World's Classics, which has provided a diverse range of literature for over a century, ensuring access to accurate texts along with expert introductions, helpful notes, and bibliographies for further study.