How I Discovered America: Confessions Of The Marquis Boni De Castellane (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164499046)

""How I Discovered America: Confessions Of The Marquis Boni De Castellane"" is a memoir written by Boni de Castellane, a French aristocrat born in the late 19th century. The book chronicles his journey to America in 1895, where he discovers a new world of culture, art, and politics. De Castellane describes his experiences in America with vivid detail, from the bustling streets of New York City to the grand mansions of Newport, Rhode Island. He recounts his encounters with American luminaries such as Theodore Roosevelt, John D. Rockefeller, and William Vanderbilt, as well as his observations on the social and political landscape of the country.The memoir also delves into de Castellane's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with addiction. He candidly discusses his infatuation with American actress Lillie Langtry, as well as his own shortcomings and mistakes.Overall, ""How I Discovered America"" offers a unique perspective on America during the turn of the century, as seen through the eyes of a French aristocrat. It provides insight into the cultural exchange between Europe and America during this time, as well as a glimpse into the personal life of a member of the European elite.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.

Author: Boni De Castellane
ISBN-10: 1164499041
ISBN-13: 9781164499046
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d