John Davis

Travels Of Four Years And A Half In The United States Of America

During 1798-1802 (1803)

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Produktbeschreibung

Travels Of Four Years And A Half In The United States Of America: During 1798-1802 (1803) is a travelogue written by John Davis. The book details Davis' experiences during his four and a half year journey throughout the United States of America, starting in 1798 and ending in 1802. Davis recounts his experiences traveling from state to state, describing the various landscapes, cultures, and people he encountered along the way. He also provides his observations on the political and social climate of the country during this time period, including his thoughts on the growing tensions between the North and South. The book is an important historical document, providing a firsthand account of life in the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 667g
• ISBN-13: 9781437356359
• ISBN-10: 1437356354
• Artikelnr.: 25888619

Autorenporträt

Raised and educated in Adelaide, John Davis taught History, Australian Studies and Theory of Knowledge at Pembroke School, Kensington Park, and is a life member and a former trustee. He is the author of Principles and Pragmatism, a history of Pembroke School and its antecedents - Girton Girls' School and King's College. In retirement, he volunteered at the History Trust of South Australia and at Pembroke School. In 2014, the school published his updated second edition of Principles and Pragmatism. When researching the history of Girton in 1989, he first learned of Harry Hodgetts and his intriguing life story.