Charles Mackay
Written by the acclaimed journalist and poet Charles Mackay, this book is an account of his travels in the United States and Canada in the late 1850s. Mackay provides a fascinating look at the social and cultural landscape of the time, revealing the tensions that threatened the union in the years preceding the Civil War. His incisive observations and elegant prose make this book a must-read for anyone interested in 19th century American history and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
